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“Rwanda is a country which is stable, unified, clean, at peace and resolutely turned towards economic development after 1995 Genocide against Tutsi.”
Sonia Rolland (born 1981) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: , The New Times (14 April 2021)
“A country which is stable, unified, clean, at peace and resolutely turned towards economic development .”
Sonia Rolland (born 1981) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/185347/Entertainment/a-look-back-at-sonia-rollandas-documentary-arwanda-du-chaos-au-miraclea ( The New Times, April 14, 2021 )
“A lot of young women are compromising their peace and state-of-mind everyday because of societal pressures, but it’s important to keep your integrity in everything you do.”
Stephanie Coker (born 1988) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It's just that climate change has become integrated into all the other aspects. There’s no way you will address the issues of environment, governance, or peace and conflict transformation without bringing in climate change.”
Priscilla Achapka wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I am proud of my performance at the Peace Marathon. It has shown me that I can be more productive in the Olympic Games if I improve my preparations.”
Marthe Yankurije (born 1994) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Marthe Yankurije’s journey from school dropout to athletics stardom". The New Times (December 08, 2022)
“Japan needs to earnestly reflect on its history of aggression, respect the security concerns of Asian neighbors, act prudently in the field of military security, and do more things that are conducive to regional peace and stability.”
Mao Ning (diplomat) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“As a responsible member of the international community, China has always been a builder of world peace, a contributor to global development and a defender of international order, a fact that has been widely recognized in the international community.”
Mao Ning (diplomat) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Being part of the world with eight billion people, China will always stay committed to defending world peace, promoting common development, and building a human community with a shared future, and continue to put our own development in the bigger context of human development. This way, we can bring more opportunities to the world and make greater contribution to human progress.”
Mao Ning (diplomat) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It is neither popular nor constructive to hold on to the Cold War zero-sum mentality and play up geopolitical conflicts and major power competition. China and the US are both major countries in the world. As the biggest developing and developed country, China and the US have a responsibility of defending world peace and stability and promoting economic prosperity and development.”
Mao Ning (diplomat) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“China’s development is fundamentally about the happiness of the people and rejuvenation of the nation. China has always been a force for world peace, a contributor to global development, a defender of the international order, a provider of public goods and part of the mediation efforts on hotspot issues. This is the reality known to the international community.”
Mao Ning (diplomat) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It’s more like a feeling; a sense of peace I don’t seem to feel with anyone else. It’s feeling like you have found your best friend, your own person and also your soulmate. I really don’t know how to describe it. It feels just like home.”
Temi Otedola (born 1996) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Do you always interfere in other people’s confrontations? Are you that most dangerous of all people, a peace-at-any-price meddler?”
Nancy Kress (born 1948) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I’ll always prefer a loving romantic man over one with so much money to throw around but lacks respect for his partner. Because in life, what matters most is having a peace of mind … It’s not all about money or his pockets, she noted.”
Mary Uranta first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Why I prefer romantic men- Mary Uranta, actress Vanguard allure (July 28,2018)
“It is certainly a golden opportunity to strengthen the peace process. I should say, this is a silver lining over the tsunami cloud. The tsunami has broken the barriers and wiped out the hatred between the Tamils and Sinhala people in a big way.”
Joseph Kingsley Swampillai (born 1936) first seen 2005 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Church Finds Peace in Tsunami-Ravaged Sri Lanka? (21 February 2005) National Catholic Register
“These are all concerning trends that need to be addressed so all Rwandan families can live in peace, and we are working towards solving these issues right from the community level .”
Jeannette Bayisenge (born 1977) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/192752/News/govt-civil-society-join-forces-to-fight-domestic-violence ( The New Times , January 13, 2022 )
“If you are at peace within yourself, every other thing will be right with you.”
Nkiru Sylvanus (born 1982) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It is the role of parliaments to strive for sustainable peace…\”
Mukabarisa Donatille (born 1960) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I am very proud of my people. We faced big challenges, but we successfully confronted them together as Rwandans. We now live in peace. Rwanda has turned the corner. People are happy and there is hope and light at the end of the tunnel. Remember, Reunite, and Renew”
Mathilde Mukantabana (born 1958) first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The 24th Commemoration of Genocide against Tutsi in Rwanda. Michigan State University. (April 2018)
“It is a place that drives community conversations about the past, peace and reconciliation”
Aurore Mutesi Kayiranga (born 1990) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: said by Aurore genocidearchiverwanda (07 DECEMBER 2015)
“Be ready at all times. Think small but look at the bigger picture. Understand whom you are. Dress the path and turn up for respect so you can be taken seriously. Act the path. Be the Boss. Do the job. Choose your battles and be kind to your staff and colleagues. Hold on to your Faith and your God, keep your family front at peace and be ready when the opportunity knocks.”
Eugenia Abu (born 1962) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I just live my life one day at a time. Again, my mental disposition is to constantly choose peace and respect for all I encounter.”
Munachi Abii (born 1987) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The recent spate of killings in some parts of the country is subsiding now, our political leaders owe the masses the duty to maintain the peace so that we will not have to witness election-related bloodshed, which may have more devastating effect on the socio-economic and political development of the country,”
Farida Waziri (born 1946) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Affirming that Nigeria needs peace and unity to have a successful 2019 elections.
“Our forums encourage the women to take their fate into their own hands and find inner peace, in spite of the humiliation and violence they have suffered.”
Godeliève Mukasarasi (born 1959) first seen 2012 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Opting for life. D+C. (September 2012)
“It was a tough time, but I still tried to work with them because they also needed to live, and to live in peace.”
Godeliève Mukasarasi (born 1959) first seen 2004 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Rwandan wins human-rights award. Theglobeandmail. (November 2004)
“I wanted the widows and orphans, as well as other distressed people, to adjust. I wanted them to restart their shattered and broken lives and work toward peace and the development of our country.”
Godeliève Mukasarasi (born 1959) first seen 2004 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Rwandan wins human-rights award. Theglobeandmail. (November 2004)
“What is important in a relationship is love and understanding. Are you guys good with each other? Do you bring yourself peace? If all these are positive, then age is just a number.”
Cynthia Shalom (born 1988) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Essential dating qualities listed by her during an interview (8 February 2020)
“We should respect the central role of the host nations and take a comprehensive approach to eradicate the root cause of conflicts. We need to invest more in development and improve the host nations’ own capacity of development to realize sustainable peace and development.”
Wei Fenghe (born 1954) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We give thanks for what has happened in the early years, a sign of the Holy Spirit, we live in the present with enthusiasm and we look forward with hope to the future. Arguments, hatred, jealously are the work of the devil, while peace is the way of Christ. Noro, with its different denominations, cultures and customs is a sign of hope for sharing the Good News with all.”
Christopher Michael Cardone (born 1957) first seen 2005 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Be a Light for all to see" says former parish priest now Bishop of Auki at blessing of new parish at Noro attended by Christians of various denominations (15 February 2005) Fides News Agency
“Peace is a challenge and a necessity for everyone, but especially in the regions where we suffer more.”
Ettore Balestrero (born 1966) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Joy in the suffering: Sincelejo welcomes the new Bishop remembering the pastor killed (30 March 2015) Fides News Agency
“Northern Ireland and the peace process is still a delicate initiative, it needs some tending, it needs support, it needs accompaniment, it needs midwifing.”
Noël Treanor (1950–2024) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Bishop Treanor: Dialogue needed in Northern Ireland (12 April 2021) Vatican News
“What we need is moral support to go ahead with the process of peace and reconciliation, to remember all that has happened so it may never happen again”
Joseph Abangite Gasi (1928–2014) first seen 2007 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Australia can do more for Sudan” says Sudanese Bishop Tombura-Yambio on a visit to Australia, where the Sudanese community is growing rapidly (4 July 2007) Fides News Agency
“War is hell, and all that, but it has a good deal to recommend it. It wipes out all the small nuisances of peace-time.”
John Hay Beith (1876–1952) first seen 1915 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: First Hundred Thousand (book, 1915)
“There are no losers in politics as people normally take it or understand. Those who did not succeed should concede defeat, refrain from straying from the path of peace and accept to work in harmony with the winners while they wait to present their ideals to the voters in the next elections.”
Akio Johnson Mutek (1958–2013) first seen 2010 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Catholic Bishop of Torit urges political leaders to reconcile after bitter electoral campaign (4 May 2010) Fides News Agency
“Building peace for tomorrow requires doing justice today.”
Giovanni Lajolo (born 1935) first seen 2006 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Protection of rights, human development, and religious freedom are pillars of peace, Vatican tells U.N." Catholic News Agency (September 27, 2006)
“If the end goal following the defeat of Hamas and safe return of all hostages is a just and lasting peace between Israel and the Palestinian people, as I believe it should be, ad hominem attacks against colleagues will never accomplish that objective.”
Hakeem Jeffries (born 1970) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: according to Tensions boil over as Democrats’ Israel divide deepens (November 8, 2023)
“The third world war is unlikely to erupt in the next few decades. Peace, cooperation and development is a major trend reflecting the keen desire of many countries. However, local wars, armed conflicts, racial and religious clashes, arms race, activities of interference and subversion, terrorism and socio-economic crises will possibly occur in many places in an even more complicated manner.”
Lê Khả Phiêu (1931–2020) first seen 2001 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: General Secretary Speech After 11th Plenum" (17 January 2001)
“New progress will be attained in the struggle for peace and development, against war, the arms race and the use of force, serving the interests of national independence, democracy, welfare, and social progress and justice.”
Lê Khả Phiêu (1931–2020) first seen 2001 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: General Secretary Speech After 11th Plenum" (17 January 2001)
“Our hope and our greatest desire can only be peace: this is why we pray intensely.”
Youssef Anis Abi-Aad (1940–2017) first seen 2012 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The Church's efforts to free the kidnapped Christians and to assist the displaced (8 November 2012) Fides News Agency
“If military spending were used for other purposes, a fund could be set up to help millions of people who are dying for peace.”
Pietro Parolin (born 1955) first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: As quoted in Summit disarmo: card. Parolin, serve «fiducia reciproca» per «evitare conflitti e costruire ponti», toscanaoggi.it (November 10, 2017)
“let your roots grow outward meeting and intertwining with other roots of those all over the planet consciously connecting for the same reason of maintaining peace and compassion. Feel the strength and support we give to the planet while connected with intent. (p 203)”
Linda Hogan (writer) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We are living difficult and painful moments. Libya is a bit of an enigma, it is not always possible to understand how things are but I trust that Libyans will be able to find peace.”
Giovanni Innocenzo Martinelli (1942–2019) first seen 2013 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Despite the uncertainty of today I am confident that peace can explode" said Mgr. Martinelli (26 November 2013) Fides News Agency
“…no good can be effected for [the Hindu] people, but only much harm, by introducing European methods of Government, foreign to their characters and conditions. What we can do is to enable these myriad little worlds to live in peace, instead of being perpetually liable to be harried and destroyed by every robber or petty tyrant who could pay a handful of scoundrels to follow him.”
M. E. Grant Duff (1829–1906) said by 1906 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Stories From Inscriptions: Profound Real-life Tales from Hindu Cultural History 2022 Stories From Inscriptions_ Profound Real-l - Sandeep Balakrishna
“My greatest motivation and my greatest desire is to testify that there is hope. There is hope in the Savior. There is hope in His promises. There is hope in His Atonement and His ability to guide us and to give us healing and peace and hope in this life.”
Reyna I. Aburto (born 1963) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Sister Aburto on Mental, Emotional Health and the Power of Turning to the Savior for Comfort, Church News (podcast), interviewed by Sarah Jane Weaver, June 29, 2021
“We pray that Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Patroness of America, will guide our countries always down the path of democracy, truth, justice and peace.”
Raymundo Damasceno Assis (born 1937) first seen 2011 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Cardinal entrusts Latin America to Our Lady of Guadalupe (18 December 2011 ) Catholic News Agency
“For now, I find peace in accepting the appointment from a trust that the Lord has placed in me. I have to deepen my relationship with Christ, the Good Shepherd, who laid down his life for his sheep.”
Thomas Joseph Neylon (born 1958) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: New Liverpool bishop to play vital role in pastoral plan (6 July 2021) The Tablet
“May I suggest that there is also the other issue of peace or appeasement leading to war?”
Minoo Masani (1905–1998) said by 1998 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I firmly believe that the friendly neighborliness and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and China will be steadily and successfully developed in the 21st century, bringing ever-lasting peace and happiness to younger generations of the two countries.”
Nông Đức Mạnh (born 1940) first seen 2001 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Interview to the Chinese Press" (1 December 2001)
“This most shameful situation is making a fierce intent to rid us of our social and city peace and tranquility. We need to make people aware of the dignity of every human person, his right to live and work in fraternal harmony and live together in an environment of respect and community stability.”
Benjamín Jiménez Hernández (1938–2020) first seen 2008 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The Church requests that the wave of violence and murder end, as it is “a grave threat to Mexico’s peace and reveals the breakdown of the social fabric” (15 May 2008) Fides News Agency
“But our duties as naval men are not at all lightened for that reason. To preserve in perpetuity the fruits of this war; to promote to an ever greater height of prosperity the fortunes of the country, the navy, which, irrespective of peace or war, has to stand between the Empire and shocks from abroad, must always maintain its strength at sea and must be prepared to meet emergency.”
Tōgō Heihachirō (1848–1934) first seen 1905 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Remarks by Admiral Togo at dispersal ceremony for the combined fleet" (1905)
“For such lessons, whether ancient or modern, Occidental or Oriental, though to some extent they are the outcome of political happenings, must be regarded as in the main the natural result of whether the soldier remembers war in the day of peace.”
Tōgō Heihachirō (1848–1934) first seen 1905 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Remarks by Admiral Togo at dispersal ceremony for the combined fleet" (1905)