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“Our Taiwan road is "a road of democracy, a road of freedom, a road of human rights, and a road of peace for Taiwan". Taiwan is our country. Our country should not be bullied, dwarfed, marginalized, and localized.”
Chen Shui-bian (born 1950) first seen 2002 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: President Chen Shui-bian's speech" in BBC (5 August 2002)
“No injustice, no attack on peace, on life, on man's fundamental rights can remain indifferent in the Church's eyes.”
Vincent Coulibaly (born 1953) first seen 2009 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The solution to Guinea's problems is to be found in Guinea, through the efforts of Guineans to promote dialogue,” writes President of Guinean Bishops' Conference (4 November 2009)
“I don't have mom issues or dad issues. I think I have found peace about many things in my past. I have forgiven and asked to be forgiven.”
Xavier Dolan (born 1989) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I love my ministry, I love being a diocesan bishop and I cherished my time living in community as a monk. When you follow your heart and learn what God wants you to do, you find peace.”
Roger William Gries (born 1937) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Bishop Gries explores men’s religious orders during Theology on the Rocks program (15 April 2021)
“As long as people are still talking, there is a glimmer of hope. War does not bring any solutions, only destruction, suffering and lack of peace.”
Mieczysław Mokrzycki (born 1961) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Ukraine: Church continues to help refugees and pray for peace (24 February 2022)
“The European Union was created to interlink the destinies of the nation states of Europe so that they could no longer engage in the kind of conflict that led, in less than thirty years, to two world wars. The European Union is a project for peace. But even above that, it is a project about freedom. And let me say that Ukraine is Europe.”
Roberta Metsola (born 1979) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“For me, peace in Kyrgyzstan, the country’s integrity, the unity of our people and calm in society are more important than anything else. Military personnel and law enforcement agencies are obliged to use weapons to protect the residence of the head of state. In this case, blood will be shed. It is inevitable. I urge both sides not to succumb to provocations.”
Sooronbay Jeenbekov (born 1958) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Kyrgyzstan’s president steps down amid political unrest" in The Guardian (15 October 2020)
“None of us want conflict. We want peace and stability. But nor do we want the very world order that underpins our freedoms to be eroded for fear of giving offence, in the vain hope that concessions will ameliorate the determination of those who seek to intimidate and coerce.”
Scott Morrison (born 1968) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: An Address by Prime Minister Scott Morrison" (7 March 2022)
“The Indo-Pacific is where we live. It is where we have our greatest influence and can make the most meaningful impact and contribution. It is the region that will continue to shape our prosperity, security and destiny. It is the region where, together with our allies, and especially the United States, our people made great sacrifices when our peace was threatened.”
Scott Morrison (born 1968) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Address to Asialink “Where we live”" (26 June 2019)
“We should ally ourselves not only with the French people, but also with all peace-loving and democratic peoples, particularly with the Chinese people, our great neighbours who are resolutely struggling for democracy, unification and independence. In a word, we must unite with all the oppressed peoples who are fighting to liberate themselves.”
Trường Chinh (1907–1988) said by 1988 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“2010 and 2011 are decisive years for Sudan's history. I am convinced that there is concrete hope for peace.”
Leo Boccardi (born 1953) first seen 2010 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Sudan can find the path to peace through a complete application of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement,” Nuncio in Sudan tells Fides (22 January 2010) Fides News Agency
“Now, please, with me, close your eyes. And imagine the world as it should be. A world of peace, trust and empathy, bringing out the best that we can be.”
Maria Ressa (born 1963) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The Church preaches and always asks for peace and today we live and witness the tragedy of the blood of our own people shed on Burmese soil. It is a real tragedy and for now there is no way out because dialogue is at a standstill and is rejected by both sides. We can only raise our arms to heaven to invoke the Most High Almighty saying: listen to us, save us. Our last refuge is prayer.”
Marco Tin Win (born 1960) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The Archbishop of Mandalay: "It is a real tragedy. We are grateful to Pope Francis for the support" (21 June 2021)
“Although we may be different in our look, ethnicity, culture, and clothing we are all the same and want the same – faith, hope and love. Our beliefs bind us so closely, that even though we come from various backgrounds we are able to live with each other in peace and harmony.”
Paul Hinder (born 1942) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Ahead of Being on Papal Flight for United Arab Emirates, ZENIT Speaks with Apostolic Vicar of Southern Arabia Bishop Paul Hinder (3 February 2019)
“Without being a prophet, I am optimistic, in spite of everything. I trust the Tunisian people who want to live in peace and build their own Country.”
Ilario Antoniazzi (born 1948) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: I am confident: Tunisians will be able to react with strength and courage" says the Archbishop of Tunis (28 June 2019)
“To the gentlemen we lost on the mission and to those who have passed away since, thank you very much and may they rest in peace.”
Richard E. Cole (1915–2019) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Richard Cole, 103, Last Survivor of Doolittle Raid on Japan, Dies" in The New York Times (9 April 2019)
“Peace does not impose itself automatically, by itself, but is the result of the will of men.”
Sergio Mattarella (born 1941) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“So, true stillness is of God, from God, and wholly in God. With this we begin to enter into our rest. We begin to rest in peace. We begin to taste the bright mysteries of holy dying, that overcome death through death.Stillness is resurrection. It overcomes death by death. It reveals glory to wisdom. It unveils vision and wonder. Such wonder binds confused, divided thoughts. It is serene.”
Silouan of Shropshire wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The Church in Algeria has a mission. We must be weavers of friendship, brotherhood and peace with everyone. We are called to disarm our hearts. We are a Church of encounter.”
Paul Desfarges (born 1944) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The Church in Algeria: "a jug full of fresh water", a mission of proximity (19 October 2020) Fides News Agency
“Reciprocal knowledge helps to eliminate prejudice and build peace. Being a Franciscan in this context means being authentic brothers to people of different opinion, religion, or race. Living fraternity can also help Indonesia as a country: a reality dispersed over its 13,000 islands.”
Paskalis Bruno Syukur (born 1962) first seen 2003 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Building Peace and Dialogue Through Itinerant Evangelisation, Side by Side With Ordinary People: Franciscan Programme for Third Millennium (17 June 2003)
“To reach peace, in Palestine and the world, the system of the marketplace needs to be rid of. Because the problems are immense, the damage is immense. Leaving the world in the hands of finance and murderers is a crime. It’s that which is terrorism. It’s not Bin Laden.”
Ahmed Ben Bella (1916–2012) said by 2012 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Papua New Guinea can always count on Australia, as we counted on them in our darkest hour. We share a future, and together we're building a partnership that will deliver peace, prosperity and opportunity for our people and for our region.”
Anthony Albanese (born 1963) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Anthony Albanese (2023) cited in: International Relations: Australia and Papua New Guinea, Hansard, 3 December 2023.
“We are a soft target. We are peace-loving people. We will not go and damage anything. We will not go and protest. We take candle-light processions whenever something goes wrong. And remember, we are patriotic people. We love our country. We love our motherland. And we will be anything you ask of us. Please trust us.”
Peter Machado (born 1954) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Why are you targeting only Christians? We are patriotic people: Bengaluru archbishop Peter Machado (19 October 2021)
“It is clear that the popular revolution must combine three demands: a life of stability for the people, national independence, and world peace. These demands must be realised through international solidarity.”
Kyūichi Tokuda (1894–1953) said by 1953 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The Communist Party of Japan calls, first of all, on the workers, peasants and intelligentsia and also on the small and medium manufacturers and other capitalists to take a most active part in the united national-liberation front and to fight resolutely under the banner of peace and democracy.”
Kyūichi Tokuda (1894–1953) said by 1953 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“One of the most important goals of ASEAN since its inception in 1967 is to maintain and promote peace, stability and development cooperation in the Southeast Asia region and the world at large. Towards this end, ASEAN has continued to strengthen its internal cooperation and broaden its relations with external partners.”
Thongloun Sisoulith (born 1945) first seen 2016 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Welcoming Remarks by H.E. Thongloun SISOULITH, Prime Minister of the Lao PDR at the Opening Ceremony of the 28th and 29th ASEAN Summits and Related Summits" (6 September 2016)
“[Solov'ëv was] Passionate defender of man and allergic to all philanthropy; tireless apostle of peace and opponent of pacifism; proponent of unity among Christians and critic of all irenicism; in love with nature and far removed from today's ecological infatuations: in a word, friend of truth and enemy of ideology. It is precisely guides like him that we sorely need today.”
Giacomo Biffi (1928–2015) first seen 2007 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: As quoted in Soloviev e la religione antropocentrica dei no global sotto la lente di Biffi, Magna Carta.it (March 2, 2007)
“Our main concern now is to bring peace to the hearts of the people. Schools have an important role in this since classes have children of different ethnic groups and this is where they can be educated to live side by side.”
Angelo Moreschi (1952–2020) first seen 2004 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Slowly Calm Returns to Gambella After Fierce Ethnic Clashes. Concern for 16,000 People in Flight Towards Sudan (20 January 2004)
“Peace will come only if we truly love one another. We might have hurt others and the environment in the past, and we should repent in this new year.”
Eduardus Sangsun (1943–2008) first seen 2008 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Church Leaders Ask People to Work For Peace, Care For Nature (9 January 2008)
“The Church works for the proclamation and the complaint, in order to live in peace. This task begins in the family, which is the first school, and where there should be no violence. We must be agents of life, respectful of people, diversity and the environment.”
Héctor Epalza Quintero (1940–2021) first seen 2013 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The Bishop of Buenaventura: "Solving the problem of violence with social investment" (17 January 2013)
“We Africans, having rejected the idea of begging for freedom, which was contrary to our dignity and our sacred right to freedom and independence, reaffirmed our steadfast decision to end colonial domination of our country, no matter what the sacrifices involved, and to conquer for ourselves the opportunity to achieve in peace our own progress and happiness.”
Amílcar Cabral (1924–1973) first seen 1972 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: from speech before the United Nations (October 16, 1972). English language translation collected in Return to the Source: Selected Texts
“Our Church needs help. Ours is a mission Church that prays to reawaken values of closeness and solidarity in others. Only in this way can the Mediterranean be a frontier of peace.”
Sevastianos Rossolatos (born 1944) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Italian bishops’ meeting on the Mediterranean. Msgr. Rossolatos (Greece): “The courage of peace through the strength of weakness” (11 February 2020) SIR agency
“Inspired by the successes of socialism and faced with the deep and insoluble crisis of capitalism, millions of workers in capitalist countries are waging a vigorous struggle under the slogan, Peace, Democracy and Social Progress, directing the spearhead of their attack at the reactionary rule of monopoly capital and against the oppressive and aggressive policies of their leaders.”
Kaysone Phomvihane (1920–1992) said by 1992 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I am optimistic enough to believe that out of the struggle in which we are engaged today a new world will be born; a world of security, confidence, prosperity and co-operation; a world in which the arts of peace can flourish. Let us hope so, at any rate for, paradox though it may seem, that is what we are fighting for.”
Victor Hope, 2nd Marquess of Linlithgow (1887–1952) first seen 1940 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: 12 January 1940, Speech at the opening of the Annual Exhibition of the Bombay Arts Society, also quoted in Speeches and Statements of the Marquess of Linlithgow, p. 231.
“the big war of 1914-1918 was not my war. It was plainly not a war for democracy but for plutocracy; not for peace but for plunder, and to make our country military-minded. It was capitalism's war-not mine.”
Art Young (1866–1943) said by 1943 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“With more and more governments, however crude and experimental, dedicated to industrial democracy and universal brotherhood, the era of peace and joy in living will come on earth.”
Art Young (1866–1943) said by 1943 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“For our part, we hope to restore peace and reconciliation through dialogue and reaffirm the need for Christians to respect all other believers.”
Peter Celestine Elampassery (1938–2015) first seen 2010 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The community feels threatened, however political tensions have been brewing for some time” (14 September 2010) Fides News Agency
“Scientists have analyzed this. Cocaine is no worse than whiskey. [...] If you want peace, you have to dismantle the [drug trafficking industry]. It could easily be dismantled if they legalize cocaine in the world. It would be sold like wine.”
Gustavo Petro (born 1960) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Peace does not prevail automatically when a conflict ends. The new, strong United Nations, with the proposed Peacebuilding Commission in place, must show initiative in ensuring a smooth transition from ceasefire to nation-building, and to reconciliation, justice and reconstruction. Japan is ready to play its part in this challenging but vital undertaking.”
Junichiro Koizumi (born 1942) first seen 2005 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Address by H.E. Mr. Junichiro Koizumi Prime Minister of Japan at the High - Level Plenary Meeting of the Sixtieth Session of The General Assembly of The United Nations" (15 September 2005)
“On the 60th anniversary of the end of the war, I reaffirm my determination that Japan must never again take the path to war, reflecting that the peace and prosperity we enjoy today are founded on the ultimate sacrifices of those who lost their lives for the war against their will.”
Junichiro Koizumi (born 1942) first seen 2005 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Statement by Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi" (15 August 2005)
“The new balance of forces on the political map of the world clearly indicates the need to create a global security system which would be based on entirely new principles. We understand that the complicated processes of international security and peace are intertwined and cannot permit gaps and vacuum to exist in this or that part of the world, especially on the European Continent.”
Leonid Kravchuk (1934–2022) first seen 1994 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The President's News Conference With President Leonid Kravchuk of Ukraine" (4 March 1994)
“I am opposed to dividing them in times of peace into racial or religious groupings, as I am opposed to so dividing them in times of war.”
Dennis Chávez (1888–1962) said by 1962 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I want to create a place of joy, healing, and peace. Celebrating Africa and our africanness and at the same time embracing our femininity and masculinity.”
Mpho Sebina (born 1989) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The history of mankind testifies that peace and development, democratization and the humanization of the world community are integral components of the general global process.”
Leonid Kuchma (born 1938) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The best and most reliable weapon of peace is steady economic development. For developing countries and countries with economies in transition, the main factors for success in economic reforms and poverty eradication programmes consist in obtaining free access to world markets, in liberalizing trade and resolving external debt problems.”
Leonid Kuchma (born 1938) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We’re tired of having to bury our family members and seeing women, mothers, burying their children. That is not just. We deserve a more dignified nation, a nation in peace, a nation with social justice, and an antiracist nation.”
Francia Márquez (born 1982) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We want the peace we make to have opportunities for our economies so they can be strengthened by knowledge and productive applications based on our ecological and cultural diversity. This is so we can advance and transform global energy and decarbonize the planet.”
Francia Márquez (born 1982) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Peace is a matter of education more largely than of legislation; although the latter is necessary.”
Belva Ann Lockwood (1830–1917) said by 1917 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The Red Cross follows after the army, binds up the wounds made by the sabre and the bullet, closes the eyes of the dying, and sends the parting message to the widow and mother; but the Peace Movement, with a broader charity, seeks to abolish guns and bayonets and to settle all difficulties by arbitration, or by judicial methods.”
Belva Ann Lockwood (1830–1917) said by 1917 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The seeking of wealth for a valid reasons is exhorted and is full of significance. Lawful wealth too plays its part in the acquisition of peace of mind, which is an end desired by the religion.”
Ashraf Ali Thanwi (1863–1943) said by 1943 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source