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“I believe that if this war remains, this strong sense of the communion of people against the conflict and in favor of peace and necessary progress in such a poor country is also created.”
Luís Miguel Muñoz Cárdaba (born 1965) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Ongoing Violence in Sudan “for the moment” Not Religious, Not Civil: Apostolic Nuncio (28 June 2023) ACIA Africa
“Dialogue between the belligerents is not easy, although this is the path to follow. Furthermore, the international community should work harder to bring peace back to the country and put it back on the path to democracy, with the contribution and participation of Sudanese people.”
Luís Miguel Muñoz Cárdaba (born 1965) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: War in Sudan risks inflaming other fragile African countries (10 February 2024) Vatican News
“Oh, when will there ever be peace between the old-timers and the newcomers?" one of the listeners sighs.”
Chava Rosenfarb (1923–2011) said by 2011 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“With so many well-ironed khaki people around you with assault rifles and APCs, saying that we will stay on and for you to have the courage to say no, it takes somebody who has a common commitment to the peace and progress of the country.”
Goodluck Jonathan (born 1957) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Nigerians are peace-loving people; these sad events perpetrated by those who do not wish our nation well have not changed the essential character of our people.”
Goodluck Jonathan (born 1957) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Peace and security are the barest irreducible conditions for social and economic development.”
Goodluck Jonathan (born 1957) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The gift for Chile is that we become a living Gospel, that this word written by youth may become a word written in our life, in our heart, and in our works. We want to become light to the world, so that the Gospel may come alive in our country and that, once more, the entire culture may become a place of love, hope, justice, peace, and truth.”
Francisco Javier Errázuriz Ossa (born 1933) first seen 2009 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Cardinal Errazuriz tells Chilean youth to be “light of Christ for the world,” in accord with the Pope's Message for Mission Sunday 2009 (20 October 2009) Fides News Agency
“No one is excused from working for the country's development because development is another name for peace.”
Zacarias Kamwenho (1934–2026) first seen 2005 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Corruption puts the brakes on development” says Archbishop of Lubango during celebrations for 30 years of Angola’s independence (15 November 2005) Fides News Agency
“We must uphold the purposes and principles of the UN charter and we must work together to uphold the rules based on multilateral system to secure international peace, security and prosperity for safe and just world for all, leaving no country behind.”
Russ Kun (born 1975) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Russ Kun (2023) cited in: "Nauru President calls for Taiwan's U.N. inclusion during General Debate" in Focus Taiwan, 22 September 2023.
“the thing that we call "laziness" is often actually a powerful self-preservation instinct. When we feel unmotivated, directionless, or "lazy," it's because our bodies and minds are screaming for some peace and quiet. When we learn to listen to those persistent feelings of tiredness and to honor them, we can finally begin to heal.”
Devon Price (born 1988) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The well-being and prosperity of nations and their economies are intrinsically linked to global peace and stability.”
Surangel Whipps Jr. (born 1968) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Thomas Remengesau Jr. (2023) cited in: "Allies call for Taiwan's U.N. inclusion during General Debate" in Focus Taiwan, 20 September 2023.
“I would be congratulating Prime Minister Netanyahu. I think what they did was extraordinary. Israel is showing that it has moral clarity in dealing with its enemies and the enemies of the West as well. [...] Hezbollah is a terrorist organisation, and I think that being able to remove the leader of Hezbollah, as they did, will create more peace in the Middle East.”
Kemi Badenoch (born 1980) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Interviewed on Sunday Morning With Trevor Phillips (29 September 2024), as cited in "Tory leadership contest shows striking lack of focus on issues that cost party the election", Sky News (29 September 2024)
“Let us rest our dead with dignity and in peace while we await the resurrection, waiting to be able to embrace each other again in eternal life.”
Corrado Lorefice (born 1962) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: ‘No more coffins piled up’: Palermo archbishop laments lack of burial space (3 November 2021) Catholic News Agency
“Not even the ashes of heroes have peace. Being great is synonymous with loneliness.”
Clotilde Betances Jaeger (1890–1970) first seen 1929 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Lincoln y Betances" Gráfico [Nueva York], 24 de febrero de 1929, p. 11. En "Charlas femeninas". Anthologized in “El feminismo no es nuevo”: Las crónicas de Clotilde Betances Jaeger edited by María Teresa Vera-Rojas (202…
“Despite what you may read, our world is not progressing quickly enough on critical issues of economic equity, environmental protection and the assurance of peace. It's as though, for all our smarts, we cannot accept each other as worthy of the basics of human lives around the globe; the excess of a few sometimes comes at the expense of many.”
Lucy Quist (born 1974) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Lucy Quist addresses ethical leadership on a global stage, Ghana Web, 9 February 2019.
“God is God for everyone. To be ambassadors of peace we must orient our lives on this model, to hunger for justice, be merciful and clement, opt for the poor, the elderly and the weak.”
Heinrich Mussinghoff (born 1940) first seen 2003 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Dialogue Is Not a Mixing of Religions, Says Aachen Bishop (8 September 2003) Zenit
“The leader can decide to kill you. He can decide to mutilate you. But I was determined because I felt that if meeting with the rebels could bring peace, would save lives, it was worthwhile making the commitment.”
Betty Oyella Bigombe (born 1952) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Let us conduct issue-based politics. Let us allow peace, love and unity to continue in our country.”
Sibongile Mwamba (born 1980) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“But I remember when I was praying, I felt a peace come over me, and I was like, ‘this is an answer to a prayer”
Meagan Good (born 1981) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I didn’t realize it at the time, but my concern with what other people thought about me was such a thing that I had to go through something like that where I literally had no other option, and I had to find my joy and my peace regardless of what everyone was thinking”
Meagan Good (born 1981) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Dr. Ham would tell me that PTSD is only a mental illness in times of peace. The whole point of PTSD is to prepare you for being on the verge of death at any moment. My parents prepared me to face a vicious world with danger around every corner. (Chapter 43)”
Stephanie Foo (born 1987) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I am asking Kenyans to continue upholding peace in the country. I am also planning to produce a song for Kenya.”
M'bilia Bel (born 1959) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Bel urged Kenyans to uphold peace in 2022.
“Women's vital role in promoting peace in the family, the country and the world at large is not in question and they must be given the chance to play a critical part in identifying and assessing solutions for the betterment of the country (Ghana).”
Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings (1948–2025) first seen 2016 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Kobby Asmah, Ghana needs female leader now - Nana Konadu, Graphic Online, 16 November 2016.
“I found peace and balance.”
Adina Howard (born 1973) first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: RESPECT. Interview: Adina Howard Reflects on the Golden Age of R&B, Love & ‘Resurrection’.By Malcolm Worsham, November 14 2017. Retrieve November 14 2023.
“I want to charge you with the responsibility of championing the cause of peace in your state. You must do all in your power, individually and collectively to ensure that the recent reports of violence in your State are also the very last.”
Stella Obasanjo (1945–2005) said by 2005 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I have seen the suffering that families go through. I have seen what they experience when peace is broken. I have met Ukrainian and Hungarian people who have lost family members. I have met Ukrainian children for whom a kindergarten was set up with the help and support of Hungary; children from whom the war is depriving a happy childhood,”
Katalin Novák (born 1977) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“When you’ve experienced this before, you’re less likely to let things faze you. It gives you a certain peace of mind when you go out and compete.”
Irene Paredes (born 1991) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“If we listen to the ideas of peace in the present moment (even supposing it were offered), it can be only because we confess ourselves unable to carry on the war. Such a confession affords but a bad security against the events which must follow, in Flanders, in Holland, and (by a very rapid succession) in this island.”
William Grenville, 1st Baron Grenville (1759–1834) first seen 1794 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Letter to the Marquess of Buckingham (9 July 1794), quoted in The Duke of Buckingham and Chandos, Memoirs of the Court of George the Third. From Original Family Documents. Vol. II (1853), p. 257
“Pour libation, summon the gods,utter sacred words, assemble diviners and sorcerers recapture the present, make peace, return to the earth,the spell”
Véronique Tadjo (born 1955) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The land is good, the land is fine Gold we have, diamonds we mine Yet we fight; we cover it all in blood Tell me why we wallow in the mud Africa! Africa! Africa!...Mama Africa We cry for peace...Africa! Tell me why you fight...Tell me why we fight”
Wiyaala (born 1986) first seen 2016 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Africa (2016), Ghana’s Wiyaala Is The Next Big International Personality, News Ghana, 29 July 2016.
“Someone also asked [Isaiah]: “What is it to live in peace within the cell?”
Isaiah the Solitary (died 492) said by 492 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Abba Hilarion from Palestine visited Abba Antony at the mountain and Abba Antony said to him: “Welcome, star of the morning, rising at dawn.” “Peace be with you, pillar of light supporting the world,” said Abba Hilarion to him.”
Hilarion (291–372) said by 372 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I value writing. I respect it. I find it the most difficult thing for me to do, but when I'm done I am unbelievably just at peace. If you think about art as being able to share your thoughts with another, writing is totally pure.”
Maya Lin (born 1959) first seen 2003 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Public Affairs Television "Becoming American" Interview with Maya Lin (Part 5) in PBS (2003)
“Secondly, I don’t go out much. So, it’s peace of mind, nothing much and no secret really.”
Maureen Solomon (born 1983) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Too cerebral to understand | that you can feel good | without complicating the bread. | A nice little word is spread on it | empty but dubbed. | Eat soap bubbles around the world | and when I sleep it cuts the kite well. | Take away my reason and let me dream, | let me dream in peace! (from Giudizi universali, n. 1)”
Samuele Bersani (born 1970) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The internal peace in the city of Bologna is matched by a new development of the arts, especially of architecture: so that the destruction of the Palazzo Bentivoglio [in C.E.1507] really seems to mark the death of the elegance and minute and hackneyed decorations of the fifteenth century and the beginning of a new rebirth by classical examples. (p. 116)”
Guido Zucchini (historian) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I do nothing, all day, how can I be sleepy? And then there is no peace anyway, I'm in a cage even in the dream.”
Dargen D'Amico (born 1980) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“History tells us that from Trajan to Radu-Negru and until later the Romanians no longer had peace, but they always had to suffer the incursions of many people, and to remain independent they always tried to either defeat or convert the Barbarians . Consequently their arms and their weapons were always led by the mind, and their mind was supported by the weapons. (p. 80)”
Ion Heliade Rădulescu (1802–1872) said by 1872 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Please understand that I have allowed my children to be slaughtered in the name of Christian peace, so that I and my country can continue to serve the Holy Roman Empire as vassals. (missive to the elders of Brașov, 1443)”
Vlad II Dracul (1395–1447) said by 1447 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“If secular people knew the peace, quiet and goods of religious life, religious families would become as populated as cities, and cities deserted. (letter 34)”
Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows (1838–1862) said by 1862 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“In Lourdes, in the climate of faith - full of peace and joy - that is typical of her and without pseudo-mystical exaltation, the disease ceases to scare both those who are well and those who are sick.”
Jacques Jean Joseph Jules Perrier (born 1936) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Prayer] Lord, who sees where we humans do not know how to see, listen to this lay descant of a frontier priest: may there be peace. Today, always, everywhere. And, as my friend Vinicio Capossela says, protect us everywhere. (p. 133)”
Andrea Gallo (1928–2013) said by 2013 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“On your knees, where worshipers find refuge, make it your hiding place. Be strong and stay at peace. I believe that the same Jesus who gave you one word will now give you another word capable of silencing every storm in your life.”
Aline Gahongayire (born 1986) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Aline Gahongayire Encourages Ishimwe Vestine with Uplifting Messages of Faith and StrengthInyarwanda ( 19/11/2025 )
“Not peace, rest, quiet will be esteemed; but the struggle is the war; The war is a beneficent war, a war that is an indication of strength, of health, of exuberance.”
Federico De Roberto (1861–1927) said by 1927 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“A society that holds governments to account, and preaches and advocates for its own peace, is what gives me the most hope, and we're starting to see that.”
Ilwad Elman (born 1990) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Peace is Possible when women have a Power”
Ilwad Elman (born 1990) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We got the report from a child which was really sad — that there is no peace in their home. That is why to me this is very unique because mothers and fathers fight but, when it bothers the children, it’s more than what people should take. And then with the curfew, most conflicts are happening in the night or late in the evening so the kids cannot even run out.”
Jane Anyango (born 1970) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Jane Anyango said, (VOA, April 20, 2020)
“they have opportunities to exchange ideas and approaches to peacemaking and justice, which helps increase their capacity to participate in conflict resolution and peace building efforts.”
Jane Anyango (born 1970) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Thank you for giving me a lovely marriage, nothing beats the peace of mind you gave us.”
Charity Kathambi Chepkwony wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Women are naturally peacemakers and are created to keep the peace and protect their homes from external forces.”
Charity Kathambi Chepkwony wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source