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“I chose for a lot of reasons to be weak. Weak because I want peace. Weak because I need to also protect those things that are dear not just to me but to our dear nation.”
Siminalayi Fubara (born 1975) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I want to see a Palestinian state existing alongside a safe and secure Israel and what frustrates me so much is that what Hamas has done over the last few days has set back the cause of peace that I am so desperate to see in the Middle East and that people across Labour are desperate to see in the Middle East. But terrorism is not the way to get there and I am appalled by what we have seen.”
Rachel Reeves (born 1979) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Speaking on Times Radio, as cited in "You must believe Hamas are terrorists to be in Labour, says Rachel Reeves", The Telegraph (9 October 2023)
“In her 2014 memoir, Dayan wrote that during her lifetime, she witnessed Israel transform from “a beloved, admired, victorious and just homeland, via an unbearable regression, to the dangerous sphere of ethno-theocratic messianic existence, which is so far removed from a peace- and justice-seeking society.”
Yael Dayan (1939–2024) first seen 2014 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Transitions (2014) translated into English by Maya Klein, quoted by Amy Spiro here
“I have no doubt that once peace is attained in the Middle East, the struggle for the advancement of women and their equality will assume a high priority in our society, and become a subject of cooperation among women in the whole region.”
Yael Dayan (1939–2024) said by 2024 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Women lead the peace movement. They’ve definitely got positions of leadership there.”
Yael Dayan (1939–2024) said by 2024 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“A people that wants peace cannot remain passive in their concern.”
Juan María Uriarte Goiricelaya (1933–2024) first seen 2007 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Basque bishop: ETA must not return to use of violence (11 September 2007) Catholic News Agency
“It is very difficult to negotiate for peace in an atmosphere of crisis.”
Godswill Akpabio (born 1962) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Minimum wage: We won’t accept starvation wage, NLC president tells Akpabio, Abbas. 3 June 2024, Tribune Newspaper.
“We shall continue to support every lawful effort that strengthens our national security architecture because peace is the first infrastructure of development.”
Godswill Akpabio (born 1962) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Insecurity is not selective. It tests our collective resolve and reminds us that peace is not inherited — it must be constantly defended.”
Godswill Akpabio (born 1962) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Let us work together to build a nation where everyone can live together in peace, harmony and prosperity.”
Godswill Akpabio (born 1962) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The joys and sorrows of the body happen to everyone, it is wise to bear them with patience. Being detached from it and having the patience to do one's duty, one will know that ultimate peace is near.”
Santadas Kathiababa (1859–1935) said by 1935 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“President Trump is going to win the Nobel Peace Prize, no doubt!”
Katie Britt (born 1982) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: MAGA Senator Insists There’s ‘No Doubt’ Trump Will Win the Nobel Peace Prize" The Daily Beast (June 24, 2025)
“No night passes when my sorrow-stricken heart does not bleed, No day I spend that does not completely divest me of honour, Never in my life did I drink a draught of water in peace, Which did not irrigate the dry earth through the channels of my eyes.”
Baba Farid (1175–1265) said by 1265 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I keep moving between peace and terror, especially when I look at the future only known to God. Trust is an easy word, but difficult to live. I find it hard to believe that the Lord wants me to do this, I pray that I do not disappoint him too much.”
Richard Philip James Laurenson (born 1968) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Fr Richard Laurenson appointed Catholic Bishop of Hamilton (25 October 2023) New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference
“Hally: Not many intellectuals are prepared to shovel manure with the peasants then go home and write a ‘little book’ called War and Peace. Incidentally, Sam, he was somebody else who, to quote, ‘…did not distinguish himself scholastically.”
Athol Fugard (1932–2025) said by 2025 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“One of the aspects that we insist on is that of education towards peace and reconciliation: the northeast area is affected by thousands of micro-conflicts between the communities of various ethnic origins, that can go on for years and that take a serious toll on local development.”
Thomas Pulloppillil (born 1954) first seen 2008 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The mission among the tribes in northeastern India, the Church offers the valuable service of education. Testimony from two Bishops to Agenzia Fides. (29 April 2008) Fides News Agency
“For the good of God's Church and for my own peace of mind, I believe it is time of a younger man to take over the reins of office here in Newark. I have done my best and I am very happy now to step aside.”
Peter Leo Gerety (1912–2016) first seen 2007 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Happy Birthday Archbishop Gerety Archbishop Reflects on his Ministry" (27 June 2007) The Catholic Advocate
“Let us not be blind to our own India: the Negro people. The two situations are not entirely identical, but it is a question whether the differences are in our favor. Though there has been improvement, can it be maintained that the treatment still accorded our 13,000,000 black fellow-Americans doesn't hurt both the war and the peace?”
A.B. Magil (1905–2003) first seen 1942 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Now and Tomorrow" in New Masses (June 30, 1942)
“I go to sleep at about 8.30pm, waking up just before midnight to continue my work. It is much calmer at night, there is perfect peace.”
Odafe Atogun wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Inter-ethnic marriage [I]s a weapon of peace and harmonious co-existence among the numerous ethnic groups in Nigeria.”
Lola Akande (born 1965) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Peace on earth, goodwill to men!”
Geormbeeyi Adali-Mortty (born 1916) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The ‘love’ and ‘peace’ by which we swear are threadbare with abuse As freedom and equality, Democracy and the like”
Geormbeeyi Adali-Mortty (born 1916) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Donning ‘peace’ as hood and mask, we mount the booster rockets now...”
Geormbeeyi Adali-Mortty (born 1916) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The familiar sense of peace rises inside, and my hands stretch toward the piano. And then I play.”
Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé (born 1998) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The smell of carbolic soap; Makes me sick; And the smell of powder; Provokes the ghosts in my head; It is then necessary to fetch a goat; From my mother's brother; The sacrifice over; The ghost -dance drum must sound; The ghost be laid; And my peace restored.”
Okot p'Bitek (1931–1982) said by 1982 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I guess what I'd like to say is that people in Sierra Leone are human beings, just like Americans. They want to send their kids to school; they want to live in peace; they want to have their basic rights of life just like everyone else. I think we all owe an obligation to support people who want to do that.”
Ishmael Beah (born 1980) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The situation is complex and this complexity must be understood and respected. But too often in Italy I have heard speeches that excuse war. This also happens in the Catholic world, where instead I would like to see a tension, a passion for the gospel message of peace that I don't see all too often.”
Giovanni Ricchiuti (born 1948) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: StoptheWarNow: Third peace convoy is on its way (29 August 2022) Fides News Agency
“It [The Nation] is a weapon in our common fight for a democratic victory and a decent peace; against reaction, isolationism, and appeasement. We have a political war to wage and win.”
Freda Kirchwey (1893–1976) first seen 1943 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: letter (1943)
“When the nuncio asked if I would accept the appointment, I remember thinking in that moment that I had promised obedience as a priest, and this was just another part of that obedience. I remember thinking afterwards that my whole life had suddenly changed with that one phone call, but I felt a sense of peace about it, and trusted that God knew what he was doing.”
John Thomas Folda (born 1961) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Diocesan priest marks 10 years as Bishop of Fargo, N.D. (10 November 2023) Southern Nebraska Register
“[He] got up out of bed and stuck his head out of his little window as far as he could. It was utterly quiet. But for the first time this quiet failed to give him a sense of peace-the world wasn't quiet, it was speechless. Involuntarily he pulled his hands out of the moonlight which, like no other light, has the faculty of clinging to every surface and penetrating every crevice. (chapter I p60)”
Anna Seghers (1900–1983) said by 1983 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“As the Pope's representative I very much hope firstly to be able of course to be a support to the local church, that's our first task, and also to in some way do whatever I can to facilitate the ongoing peace.”
Séamus Patrick Horgan (born 1969) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Mayoral Reception For Archbishop Seamus Horgan (2 August 2024) Clare.fm
“There are some continuing biases against Muslims. Even by our political leaders in society, thus we must form them, we must equip them... so that there could be true dialogue by eliminating biases in the pursuit of peace. It makes me afraid because my responsibility is now bigger. Zamboanga has faced many challenges.”
Julius Sullan Tonel (born 1956) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Philippine archbishop to promote peace in troubled region (26 April 2024) Union of Asian Catholic News
“Between us silence covers the wounds with a veil of peace and a soft breeze. (p19)”
Évelyne Trouillot (born 1954) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Trump has clearly not spoken to a single Palestinian about this plan. Gaza is our land. Palestine is our home. Peace cannot come at the cost of our country. I urge the UK and the whole international community to resist him. Recognise Palestine now, before it's too late.”
Layla Moran (born 1982) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Twitter, 5 February 2025
“I also want to thank all my brother cardinals who chose me to be Peter's successor and to walk with you as a united Church, always seeking peace, justice, always trying to work as men and women faithful to Jesus Christ, without fear, to proclaim the Gospel, to be missionaries.”
Pope Leo XIV (born 1955) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“To all of you, brothers and sisters of Rome, of Italy, of the whole world, we want to be a synodal Church, a Church that walks, a Church that always seeks peace, that always seeks charity, which always seeks to be close especially to those who suffer.”
Pope Leo XIV (born 1955) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Today is the day of the Supplication to the Madonna of Pompeii. Our Mother Mary always wants to walk with us, to be close, to help us with her intercession and her love. Then I would like to pray with you. Let us pray together for this new mission, for the whole Church, for peace in the world and let us ask this special grace from Mary, our mother.”
Pope Leo XIV (born 1955) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“War does not solve problems; on the contrary, it amplifies them and inflicts deep wounds on the history of peoples, which take generations to heal. No armed victory can compensate for the pain of mothers, the fear of children, or stolen futures. May diplomacy silence the weapons! May nations chart their futures with works of peace, not with violence and bloodstained conflicts!”
Pope Leo XIV (born 1955) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I would like to invite all people of goodwill, all people of faith, all Christians to walk together, to walk with Christ who suffered for us to give salvation, life, and to seek how we may also be bearers of peace and not of hatred.”
Pope Leo XIV (born 1955) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Remarks on his intentions for the 2026 Good Friday ceremonies, as quoted in "At Colosseum, pope carries the cross, leading thousands in Good Friday prayer for suffering world" by Courtney Mares, in Catholic Standard (3 …
“We consider it vital that Sri Lanka associates itself with the changes taking place in Latin America and with the architects of those changes. At a crucial time in the history of my country, where perspectives for peace and justice have been made possible by a political will to restore sovereignty and to defend our country from external intervention.”
Tamara Kunanayakam first seen 2010 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: SRI LANKA, Geostrategic Importance, Present Situation And Challenges Ahead" by H.E. Tamara Kunanayakam Ambassador of Sri Lanka in Cuba at Centre for Studies on Asia and Oceania in Havana (11 March 2010)
“The nation that wishes to defend its land and its honour must spare no effort, refuse no sacrifice to make itself so formidable that no enemy will dare to assail it. A may be an instrument for the preservation of peace, but an efficient Army is a far more potent one.”
John Monash (1865–1931) said by 1931 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“There's rest and peace in plenty here, and eggs and milk to spare; The scenery is calm and sane, and wholesome is the air; The folk are kind, the cows behave like cousins unto me ... But please the Lord, on Monday morn, I'm leaving Arcady.”
Victor Daley (1858–1905) first seen 1905 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: In Arcady", in The Bulletin (13 April 1905)
“Here I can sit at ease on days of rain, And read my Rabelais and my Montaigne, Self-centred as a solitary star That has no satellites its peace to mar. Society salutes me with salaam, For I am single — thank the Lord I am!”
Victor Daley (1858–1905) said by 1905 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The Australian Bachelor's Soliloquy, by a Jealous Married Man", in Victor Daley, ed. H. J. Oliver (1963)
“I threw myself into the peace movement when it was supported at that time by less than four percent of the American people. Having lived through McCarthyism, I fully expected to be in a concentration camp within a year. (Instead I was forced into exile in five.)”
William Bunge (1928–2013) first seen 1979 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: From Bunge's 1979 paper Perspective on Theoretical Geograph in volume 69 issue 1 of Annals of the Association of American Geographers
“Real happiness, contentment, comes from being at peace with our life because we have a purpose. This is very consoling to me. And I can bear difficulties because I know that I am where God wants me.”
Timothy Lawrence Doherty (born 1950) first seen 2011 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: First anniversary as bishop (17 July 2011) The Catholic Moment
“’Mid toil and tribulation, And tumult of her war, She waits the consummation Of peace for evermore; Till with the vision glorious Her longing eyes are blest, And the great Church victorious Shall be the Church at rest.”
Samuel John Stone (1839–1900) first seen 1866 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The Church's One Foundation", in Lyra Fidelium (1866)
“Under the little crosses where they rise The soldier rests. Now round him undismayed The cannon thunders, and at night he lies At peace beneath the eternal fusillade.”
Alan Seeger (1888–1916) said by 1916 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I remind you that it is not a personal award, it is to let everyone see the need to work for the understanding among all Venezuelans, overcoming all kinds of violence is the only way that will allow us a future of peace and harmony.”
Baltazar Enrique Porras Cardozo (born 1944) first seen 2016 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Newly-elected Cardinal Porrai Cardozo: "It is not a personal award, but a recognition of our Church and Venezuelan society" (11 October 2016) Fides News Agency
“Healing entire populations of the consequences of war and armed conflicts, especially the people that have been most affected and victimized, is the best investment in building up true security and a durable peace.”
Silvano Maria Tomasi (born 1940) first seen 2004 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: We must not make the victims of mines victims also of oblivion and discrimination.”: Holy See permanent Observer Archbishop Tomasi, tells standing committee of experts on the Convention prohibiting anti-personnel mines.…
“War in the family, but actually longing for peace, has been a message that was handed over for generations, so maybe it sits in my genes.”
Jaime de Bourbon de Parme (born 1972) first seen 2014 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: New Ambassador of Netherlands presents credentials to Pope (20 December 2014) Vatican Radio