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“Q: How are peace and happiness related? Is peace the only real happiness? A: When happiness moves beyond the mind, that is happiness.”
Baba Hari Dass (1923–2018) first seen 2016 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: March 26, 2016
“My ultimate aspiration in life is to contribute to a world where peace prevails, as peace is the ultimate achievement to realize in life.”
Suman Pokhrel (born 1967) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“World War II was an era in which America came of age as a world power. We had and we still have many lessons to learn. It was not surprising, perhaps, that we celebrated a victory when in reality we had not won the war. We had stopped too soon. We had been too eager to go home. We welcomed the peace, but after more years of effort and expenditure, we found that we had won no peace.”
Mark W. Clark (1896–1984) said by 1984 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“No matter which way I go I know now that I will never have peace. For peace is certainty, and there is no certainty but death.”
Leigh Brackett (1915–1978) said by 1978 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The @UN appeal for a global ceasefire appeal continues to resonate across the world. I'm deeply grateful to all @UN Messengers of Peace, #GlobalGoals Advocates, and the more than one million people who have made their voice heard in support of peace.”
António Guterres (born 1949) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Twitter (4 April 2020)
“Mr. President, our government, above all others, is founded on the right of the people freely to discuss all matters pertaining to their government, in war not less than in peace, for in this government the people are the rulers in war no less than in peace.”
Robert M. La Follette Sr. (1855–1925) said by 1925 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The universal conviction of those who yet believe in the rights of the people is that the first step toward the prevention of war and the establishment of peace, permanent peace, is to give the people who must bear the brunt of war's awful burden more to say about it.”
Robert M. La Follette Sr. (1855–1925) said by 1925 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The defining agenda of the Era of Empire has centered on unifying the planet’s territory and resources under centralized institutions with the power to impose order in the name of peace and prosperity... Far from bringing universal peace and prosperity, however, the dark side of their legacy is a world of enormous inequality, violence, repression, and environmental destruction.”
David Korten (born 1937) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Retraining your mind is the path to peace." While your mind is out for retraining, you get to relax in peace.”
Rami M. Shapiro (born 1951) first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: A tweet on his Holy Rascals @rabbirami Twitter account, Oct 4 2017
“Quite simply, a free press promotes peace; creating a universally free press would promote universal peace. The bridge between the two is democracy.”
Rudolph Rummel (1932–2014) first seen 1989 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Freedom of the press—a way to peace,” ASNE Bulletin (February 1989), p. 27. ASNE stands for the American Association of Newspaper Editors
“What is the democratic peace? In the literature on or referring to the democratic peace, this means the idea or fact that democracies do not (or virtually never) make war on each other.”
Rudolph Rummel (1932–2014) said by 2014 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Peace in the world can only spring from peace in the hearts of men.”
Frank Buchman (1878–1961) first seen 1947 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Remaking the World: The Speeches of Frank N.D. Buchman, Blandford Press 1947, revised 1958, p. 3
“[I]n the early eighties, I was turned aside once again, by the emergency of the “second cold war” and by the heavy demands of the peace movement. I do not regret this: I am convinced that the peace movement made a major contribution to dispersing the cold war, which had descended like a polluting cloud on every field of political and social life.”
E. P. Thompson (1924–1993) first seen 1990 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: ‘Preface and Acknowledgements’ (December 1990), Customs in Common: Studies in Traditional Popular Culture (1993), p. ix
“I welcome all those... who wish to help respecting the country’s sovereignty, without interfering in Venezuela’s internal affairs so that they can support us, join us in a process of sovereign dialogue for Venezuela’s peace, democracy, justice, future and prosperity; a noble nation which deserves peace, a future and the best.”
Nicolás Maduro (born 1962) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Happy first night of #Hanukkah my peeps. As I recite my blessings I'm thankful for all of the beauty in the world. I pray that we all come together as a human race and fight for the peace that this world so deserves. The very foundation of peace is respect and I respect & love you all deeply. (Except bigots... Yall can kiss my ass.) 🙌 #HappyHanukkah2014 #Blewish”
Jussie Smollett (born 1982) first seen 2014 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: 17 December 2014
“This service of civilization is our true work; the occupation that gives meaning to life. We need peace, inward and outward, because peace leaves us free to attend to it; while war—or, indeed, any violent hatred—interrupts and wrecks and perverts.”
Gilbert Murray (1866–1957) said by 1957 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“There ought to be some sanction behind international law, and the League of Nations is there to supply it... The problem is not how to concentrate somewhere sufficient force to quell a peace-breaker—that already exists; it is to produce a general state of mind in which the possessors of force will really use it for maintaining the general peace and not merely for supporting their own interests.”
Gilbert Murray (1866–1957) said by 1957 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Whatever there is when there isn't war has to be invented. What do people do in peace? Peace has barely been thought. (p306)”
Maxine Hong Kingston (born 1940) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“One of the things he (Thích Nhất Hạnh) says is that we don't know how to feel peace. We don't understand the joy that is peace. We think that it's boring. And that is an aesthetic and a social perception. He is dealing with many of these same problems we are facing, and I just know he has some answers. (1991)”
Maxine Hong Kingston (born 1940) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I emphasize that...nothing short of a decisive victory will avail. Germany's military power must be utterly crushed. (Cheers.) In no other way can the peace of the world be assured. Peace under any other conditions would be only a period of feverish preparation for another and even more fearful struggle.”
Billy Hughes (1862–1952) first seen 1916 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Speech to the City Carlton Club (20 March 1916), quoted in The Times (21 March 1916), p. 9
“The mind and feeling are just like oil and water; they are in the same bottle but they don’t mix. Even if we are sick or in pain, we still know the feeling as feeling, the mind as mind. We know the painful or comfortable states but we don’t identify with them. We stay only with peace: the peace beyond both comfort and pain.”
Ajahn Chah (1918–1992) said by 1992 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Let Moscow not forget that the sanctions policy will only be continued and intensified. As long as there is no peace — sanctions are needed. Until Russia begins to invest as sincerely in the search for peace as it invests in the destruction of our state, sanctions will remain unalterable.”
Volodymyr Zelenskyy (born 1978) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: We all equally want to win, but there will be battles ahead" (1 April 2022)
“Why truly; if we will grant the Colonies all that they shall require, and stipulate for nothing in Return; then they will be at Peace with us. I believe it; and on these simple Principles of simple Peace-making I will engage to terminate every Difference throughout the World.”
Josiah Tucker (1713–1799) first seen 1775 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: A Letter to Edmund Burke, esq., member of Parliament for the city of Bristol, and agent for the colony of New York, &c., in answer to his printed speech, said to be spoken in the House of Commons on the twenty-second of…
“. A lot of people aren’t really liberals, they’re conservatives. They’ve just never heard what a conservative believes from a conservative. All I ever knew was what liberals said conservatives believed. I knew that Democrats like peace and Republicans like war. Well, I like peace. I must be a Democrat. Democrats like air and water. I like air and water. I must be a Democrat.”
Evan Sayet (born 1960) first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Evan Sayet on the Naïveté of the Left (December 10, 2017)
“I was out in the middle of Niger. And somebody just comes busting into our meeting, said, 'Nobel Peace Prize! Nobel Peace Prize!' And I'm like, "Well, yeah, wow, who won it?' And they're like, 'We did!' That was the greatest surprise in my life. And wow, wow, wow!”
David Beasley (born 1957) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: As quoted in Kate Hudson on being a World Food Programme ambassador, CBS News, (22 November 2020)
“It is through the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) that the world is destined to unite under the banner of the (peace and blessings be upon him).”
Mirza Masroor Ahmad (born 1950) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Well-educated men often come to the crossroad of life .. One road might lead to fame and importance, and another might lead to peace of mind. It's the road of peace of mind that I'm seeking. [”
Bessie Head (1937–1986) said by 1986 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We pray and work for peace and for freedom of religion, not just freedom of worship. The country, in order to grow, needs peace and security.”
Shlemon Warduni (born 1943) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“[T]he United Nations... represents nations and national interests, not you. ...[I]t can't "make" peace, but can only "maintain" it once made.... So who is going to "make" peace? The same one who "make" war... YOU and US.”
Garry Davis (1921–2013) first seen 1956 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: VALUES (Aug, 1956) OUR BOMB
“There will never be peace and justice until we know justice and peace in our hearts.”
José Cabantan (born 1957) first seen 2014 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Mindanao Bishop condemns communist guerrilla violence (July 7, 2014)
“It is clear that peace in the Taiwan Strait is a very important matter that has global consequences. Again, it would be in everyone's interest to see stability and peace maintained, to do what is possible to deter any kind of destabilizing moves and any unilateral changes to this to the stable situation in the Taiwan Strait on part of the PRC.”
Hsiao Bi-khim (born 1971) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: U.S. sees Taiwan as democratic partner amid ever deepening relationship" in The Dong-A Ilbo (6 August 2021)
“In any peace solution the final decision should be ours. Nobody can sign a cease‐fire agreement or peace settlement without the signature of the Government of the Republic of Vietnam.”
Nguyễn Văn Thiệu (1923–2001) first seen 1972 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Speech in Saigon" in The New York Times (25 October 1972)
“There is no truth to peace,” she said. “Peace is at best a brief interlude between hostilities. The treaties which might be signed here are no more than lies. The field of battle is more honest.”
Genevieve Cogman (born 1972) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I don’t care about politics or the greater good or universal peace or whatever. I just want to be left in peace with books.”
Genevieve Cogman (born 1972) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Like everyone interested in peace for the region, we follow the current diplomatic developments very closely and hope that they can soon lead to a pathway to peace. Our deepest sympathy continues to go out to all those affected by this conflict, and we naturally stand in solidarity with the Olympic community in the region”
Kirsty Coventry (born 1983) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“In 2010, Kilgour and Matas were nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. In fact, who works more for peace than the one who debunks lies, defends the innocents, and saves lives? Of course, Kilgour and Matas were never awarded the prize, but this tells us more about the world we live in than about the two [civil] rights defenders.”
Marco Respinti (born 1964) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“If I am to speak about the government’s policy, it is not about buying peace, but we are trying to establish peace. This is the basic difference, and there is a paradigm shift and I am enjoying this task.”
Manoj Sinha (born 1959) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“American imperialism is now starting a new aggression against the People's Republic of China. The flames of aggressive war kindled by American imperialism around China are spreading. The Chinese people have a deep love of peace, but in order to defend peace, they have never been, and will never be, afraid of resisting an aggressive war.”
Zhu De (1886–1976) first seen 1950 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The October Revolution and the Chinese People" (November 1950)
“Women are natural peace-builders who play key roles in maintaining peace in our society.”
Patience Jonathan (born 1957) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“May you (Eytan Stibbe) influence the whole of humanity for another hundred years. May you continue to bring all of us, your nation, your country, and your family, great pride. Fly in peace and return in peace. Look after yourself.”
Isaac Herzog (born 1960) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Cited in "President gives astronaut a prayer for Israel to take to space", The Times of Israel (16 December 2021).
“Let us all embrace the principle of putting security first because without security there is no development.”“Peace and security are development, and development depends on peace and security.”
Samia Suluhu Hassan (born 1960) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Samia: Without peace and security, there is no development the citizens (July 20, 2026)
“The lessons of this peacekeeping operation, recognized as one of the rare successes of our world Organization in maintaining peace over the past several decades must inspire the United Nations further in initiatives in favour of peace”
Alassane Ouattara (born 1942) first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Côte d'Ivoire is inspiring example of UN peacekeeping success, country’s leader tells Assembly 20 September,2017
“The country needs peace, the country needs reconciliation and development. We will move forward with this peace implementation.”
Taban Deng Gai (born 1959) first seen 2016 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Taban Deng Gai (2016) cited in "Taban Deng Gai: South Sudan must move forward" on Aljazeera, 23 July 2016.
“May we always be sincere and courageous heralds of peace, without forgetting that there is no peace without justice and there is no justice without forgiveness.”
Luciano Suriani (born 1957) first seen 2008 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Nuncio in Bolivia calls for peace in the country (22 September 2008) Catholic News Agency
“Education breeds confidence, which breeds hope, which ultimately brings peace. For Rwanda, peace is the goal.”
Jeannette Kagame (born 1962) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Let quality education cement the path to Africa’s development – First Lady(November 12,2024)
“(About illegal immigrants) diplomacy must explore all the possible ways so that the human person is respected. Obviously, any initiative must be fostered under international law, and with the major goal to keep peace, as the Holy Father often reiterated: 'Only with peace, can we build the future'.”
Dominique Mamberti (born 1952) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The immediate policy of our Party. To overcome the crisis in which the nation finds itself, and to ensure the actual stabilisation of the life of the people, the independence of the nation and peace throughout the world, it is necessary to secure the signing of an all-round peace treaty in which the U.S.S.R. and the Chinese People's Republic will participate.”
Kyūichi Tokuda (1894–1953) said by 1953 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Although there may be peace and stability today, many minor disturbances will occur. But it is good to think about the entire problem. There is at the moment racial harmony, peace and stability. But we should not be satisfied with this. What are we going to do if there are disturbances in the future?”
Choekyi Gyaltsen (1938–1989) said by 1989 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Although we took power by means of revolutionary violence, at the same time preserves peace in the country, this in no way signifies that we shall not resort to force in the future to defend peace. The reactionary classes suffered a serious defeat, but this does not mean that they simply agreed to retreat and forever abandoned their intentions to fight the revolution, arms in hand.”
Kaysone Phomvihane (1920–1992) said by 1992 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The future is mysterious,” he says. “Now we’re seeing an entire generation lost to war. My hopes for the future are not personal; they’re for my people. My hopes are for peace, and only for peace. I’m married to a Syrian woman and our son carries two nations in his heart.”
Hani Abbas wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source