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“Today, we feel the urgency to do something for authentic peace. We as citizens and as religious communities in India and Pakistan can and will promote a culture of peace to defuse hatred, disarm hearts, and educate people to forgiveness.”
Joseph Coutts (born 1945) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Cardinal Coutts: "We are brothers and sisters, we are children of one Mother" (20 May 2025) Fides News Agency
“It is the duty of all and of all the parties involved to continue believing in peace and to do our utmost to attain peace in our region.”
Ezer Weizman (1924–2005) first seen 1997 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Remarks by His Excellency Ezer Weizman" (7 October 1997)
“Despite the Women, Peace and Security agenda as anchored in UN Security Council Resolution 1325 being in place for 25 years, women remain largely excluded from formal peace negotiations”
Joyce Banda (born 1950) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Joyce Banda tells world leaders: stop talking, start acting on women in Congo peace talksNyasa Times(September 22, 2026 )
“From an economic justice angle, we’ve been spending a ton of our money on these endless wars. Our approach to that is to run candidates that are pro-peace and are also ready to create a peace economy hopefully when we get out of those wars and lead better by example for ourselves.”
Alexandra Rojas (born 1995) first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Democratic Insurgents: An Interview with Justice Democrats Director Alexandra Rojas", The Globe Post (October 11, 2018)
“Peace is a public good, so everyone should have the right to enjoying, building, making, and shaping peace.”
Hajer Sharief (born 1994) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Peace is one of the most obvious earmarks of the authority of Christ. A sense of peace will virtually always accompany His will and direction, even when the direction might not have been our personal preference.”
Beth Moore (born 1957) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“There is no peace for some and not for others. We all need the same peace. We will continue to stand for historical clarity regarding our situation, and will never accept to be painted as something we are not.”
Paul Kagame (born 1957) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Some people think it’s strange that I work for peace, because I’m in the army. But others are glad. They say to me, “You waged war, and now you are waging peace!” I know how terrible wars can be. When I joined the army, I joined for a purpose — to fight for my rights, the rights of my children, and the rights of all children. Through fighting, we did achieve those rights…”
Rose Kabuye (born 1961) first seen 2008 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: https://bangambiki.wordpress.com/2008/11/12/rose-kabuye/?
“Obedience to the behests of duty gives peace, even when love is lacking; and peace is a diviner thing than happiness.”
Mary Livermore (1820–1905) said by 1905 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We, the parliament, will keep electing laws that prevent and punish hate speech to lay emphasis on our contribution towards building peace and unity and give youth a room to understand sustainable peace.”
Donatille Mukabalisa (1960–2026) first seen 1226 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/1226/news/rwanda/peace-day-speaker-urges-youth-to-fight-hate-speech/amp?
“When people talk about changing a country, they’re talking about the beneficiaries. And who are the beneficiaries? The women. We can’t just have peace delivered to us on a plate; we have to be active participants. The message today in our country is this: women have to be agents of peace. Much as we want to benefit from this process, we also want to be a part of it.”
Aloisea Inyumba (1964–2012) first seen 2002 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Remarks by Aloisea Inyumba, 2002 www.inclusivesecurity.org (December 7, 2012)
“China’s foreign policy stands for world peace and common development. China is committed to friendly cooperation with countries across the world. Facts have shown that China’s development contributes to the world’s force for peace. It energizes and creates opportunities for global development.”
Mao Ning (diplomat) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Cooperation between the countries concerned needs to be conducive to regional peace and stability. The US keeps creating small circles with some of its allies. Such actions would only undermine regional peace and stability. This is neither welcomed nor supported.”
Mao Ning (diplomat) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“In our view, finding peace within oneself is a precondition for society-wide peace. I’m not saying we do no longer demand justice and want criminals to be prosecuted, but ultimately, we want reconciliation.”
Godeliève Mukasarasi (born 1959) first seen 2012 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Opting for life. D+C. (September 2012)
“It’s clear that there is no peace without justice. There is no peace without truth.”
Rigoberta Menchú (born 1959) first seen 2013 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Interview with Democracy Now (2013)
“Born of a war, I was always aching and straining/To nuzzle myself into peace./Peace when it came was hunted and haunted, and stayed/Just for a moment.”
Naomi Replansky (1918–2023) said by 2023 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Lived fully, the ministers of reconciliation make of those who follow Jesus Christ, "true doers" and actors of peace. The righteous man, justified in Christ by the ministry of the Church is then an effective actor for a righteous and reconciled world. And if the lay faithful are better actors of reconciliation and peace, it is in the world where they find their vocation and mission.”
Marcel Honorat Léon Agboton (1941–2023) first seen 2009 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: H. Exc. Mons. Marcel Honorat Léon AGBOTON, Archbishop of Cotonou, Vice President of the Episcopal Conference (BENIN) (2009) Holy See Press Office
“I am amazed at how the population is able to quickly go from a situation of war to one of peace. I think it is because people yearn for peace, they need it after all these years of uncertainty. This is why I say: pray for us, because the only force is that of prayer that moves the hearts of people.”
Giovanni Innocenzo Martinelli (1942–2019) first seen 2014 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: There are presuppositions for a Civil War, but the people want peace", said Mgr. Martinelli (20 May 2014) Fides News Agency
“There can be no justice and no peace without changing the hearts of the people. And what other than God’s mercy can change the heart of the people? No, we have to pray. Moreover, people who pray with sincerity cannot feel hate. This is again a contribution towards peace.”
Chucrallah-Nabil El-Hage (born 1943) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Middle East: “Peace comes directly out of the heart of Jesus” (25 June 2021) Aid to the Church in Need International
“We must be optimistic about the future of my country. History shows that even divisions inside a nation can be healed. I have great hope for the future of my country because I see that the people want to build peace. They want a united country. Although our politicians follow their personal interests, our people are determined to restore national peace and unity and re-launch the economy.”
Bernard Agré (1926–2014) first seen 2004 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Africa is not adrift”: message of conference on development in Africa organised by the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace (21 May 2004) Fides News Agency
“There cannot be peace when Africa governments failed to ensure free flow of information to the people it governed. Information is treated as if it is the property of few, there is the need for transparency to achieve effective sustainable peace.”
Akua Kuenyehia (born 1947) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“In Berlin, the city of peace, your unshakable will now more than ever to do everything for the strengthening of our socialist fatherland, the German Democratic Republic, and for the safeguarding of peace, will be reinforced.”
Erich Honecker (1912–1994) said by 1994 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Today peace is seriously threatened by the aggressive striving for supremacy of the United States and the growing armaments of NATO. First-strike weapons in Europe, above all in the FRG, have created a dangerous situation. There is nothing more important for us than to devote every energy to stopping a nuclear catastrophe. We want to create peace in the face of NATO’s weapons.”
Erich Honecker (1912–1994) said by 1994 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“...we are going to ensure that there is peace before, during, after the election, because when there is no peace, it’s not the elitists who will suffer, it’s the ordinary people who have elected us into office.”
John Atta Mills (1944–2012) first seen 2012 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Office of the Press Secretary, "Remarks by President Obama and President John Atta Mills of Ghana", The White House, 8 March 2012
“Mahatma Gandhi is the father of the nation who preached and practiced peace. Living for others and selfless giving is taught by Swami Vivekananda. They are icons of the world and there is so much that one can learn from their way of life. Peace is achieved from within ourselves. Caring for others is what makes a society with human beings.”
Ayo Ayoola-Amale (born 1970) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We are living in an age of peacemaking. Not peace through love. Peace through accord.”
Shulamith Hareven (1930–2003) said by 2003 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Haste is a bad counsellor and there is a risk of reaching an agreement without solid foundation work. Peace without justice is doomed to defeat. Only justice leads to authentic peace.”
Macram Max Gassis (1938–2023) first seen 2004 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Only justice brings real peace. I will tell this to the American Secretary of State when he comes to Sudan” said Bishop Macram Max Gassis, Catholic Bishop of El Obeid (25 June 2004) Fides News Agency
“Peace is what I want, both for the sake of my king, my country, and myself. Peace will be had. I heartily wish it may be no worse, than what is represented in your paper. If so, I am sure it is to be defended; but if not so, it must be defended, and shall be, by me at least, if I have the honour to serve the king, at the time of trial.”
Henry Pelham (1694–1754) first seen 1748 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Letter to the Duke of Newcastle (8-19 April 1748), quoted in William Coxe, Memoirs of the Administration of The Right Honourable Henry Pelham, Collected from the Family Papers, and Other Authentic Documents, Vol. I (182…
“It will be our duty to promote interfaith peace and harmony so that reconciliation prevails in Pakistan and the world. We have to educate young people to be ambassadors of peace.”
Sebastian Francis Shaw (born 1957) first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Archbishop Shaw: "It is urgent to promote peace and harmony in Pakistan" (9 January 2018) Fides News Agency
“When you look at the idea behind the race, it is meant to promote peace. And so any thing that will bring peace to this country must be supported.”
Falilat Ogunkoya (born 1968) first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Ogunkoya on Warri Peace Marathon in 2018.
“love is greater than sex, marriage is a place of peace, we must pray to have that peace.”
Siju Iluyomade (born 1964) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We are tired. We want peace. We are starving. We are being killed. We are appealing to Mama Lucy Kibaki and Mama Ida Odinga, the wives to the president and prime minister. Our children in the slums are just as precious to us as your children are to you. They need peace. They need to be safe. They need to eat. We lost a child yesterday and we are tired.”
Jane Anyango (born 1970) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The visceral issues of Jerusalem, refugees and settlers are not yet resolved. But the truth is that they will be. Israel has decided to settle. The principle of land for peace has been accepted. What is now required is the peace to compensate for territorial surrender.”
Tim Luckhurst (born 1963) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Two absolutes inform Israeli diplomacy today: first, that peace is coming and, second, that it must be irrevocable. Nobody in Israel expects peace to be warm.”
Tim Luckhurst (born 1963) first seen 2000 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Deaths in a cause that is already won", New Statesman (9 December 2000)
“I suspect I am not unique in finding this one of the lowest moments for the international community and for peace and security that I can recall. But it is precisely at moments such as this that multilateralism is at its most important. This institution, and others of the United Nations, are where we come together to find peace. Our track record is varied.”
Sima Bahous (born 1956) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Taking the destiny of this country in our own hands means, among other things, making the great effort to forge national identity and unity. Our collective security and prosperity depends on our unity of purpose and action, Unity is a precondition for peace and development. Without peace, it is not possible for the best and talented citizens of our country to realise their potential.”
Sam Nujoma (1929–2025) first seen 1990 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Inaugural speech (21 March 1990)
“The maintenance of peace and stability in the country is imperative for socio economic development. Where there is no peace and stability, surely, there will be no meaningful development. Therefore, we must ensure the smooth transition, from generation to generation, to build on past successes, and progress to new generation.”
Sam Nujoma (1929–2025) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Speech at 86th Birthday Celebrations" (2015)
“If I am allowed to elaborate on the important aspect of peace, security and stability, it is common knowledge that the on-going debate about the need for social, economic and political reforms in Africa centres on issues of peace, security and development. These are viewed as necessary conditions for social stability and the promotion of human security.”
Sam Nujoma (1929–2025) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Speech on the Occasion of the Conferment Of The 2015 African Union Son And Daughter Of Africa Award, on the Margin of the 6th AU Annual Retreat On The Promotion Of Peace, Security And Stability In Africa" (2015)
“My biggest prayer was for peace and that peace would come as soon as possible. I can say that more people attended Mass during that time than during the normal times.”
Marko Sopi (1938–2006) first seen 1999 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Catholic Bishop Welcomes NATO As Orthodox Tell Milosevic to Quit (27 June 1999) National Catholic Register
“I pray that our collaboration and exchange over these few days will convey to the world our shared hope that the abolition of nuclear weapons is possible, that world peace is attainable, and that the circle of cooperation for the realization of peace will further expand.”
Peter Michiaki Nakamura (born 1962) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Two US Archbishops Embark on a ‘Pilgrimage of Peace’ Ahead of Atom-Bomb Anniversaries (28 July 2023) National Catholic Register
“The Kiowas and Comanche have made with you a peace, and they intend to stick to it. If it brings prosperity to us, of course we will like it better. If it brings poverty and adversity, we will not abandon it, because it is our contract, and it will stand. We hope now that a better time has come. If all would talk and then do as they talk, the sun of peace would forever shine.”
Satanta (1820–1878) first seen 1867 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: From "a peace council held in October, 1867, on the Arkansas river, in the present state of Oklahoma, between United States peace commissioners and the principal chiefs of four Indian tribes." J. Marvin Hunter’s Frontie…
“(What do you think people can do in the United States?) JBA: I think they can continue to mobilize human resources to help bring peace for Haiti—democracy for Haiti. This is what the Haitian people want: Peace and democracy.”
Jean-Bertrand Aristide (born 1953) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Inter-religious dialogue is necessary to promote a culture of peace and to promote the essential values of the Council of Europe that are often in line with the Catholic Churchs action and teaching, such as peace, education, justice, and reconciliation.”
Marco Ganci (born 1976) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Council of Europe: Mgr. Ganci (Holy See) to SIR, “inter-religious dialogue necessary to promote culture of peace” (2 May 2022) SIR Agency
“I don’t know what you mean by if this is a paper peace. As far as I’m concerned, we have made peace. Fubara and his principal are working together.”
Siminalayi Fubara (born 1975) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“My biggest wish for people this Easter Sunday is peace, hope, and also sharing of that peace and hope with one another. A spirit of unity, and common ground that we all need the love and the promise we all believe Easter Sunday is all about.”
Robert Milner Coerver (born 1954) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Our Lady of Grace performs Stations of the Cross in North Lubbock (7 April 2023) KCBD
“Liberia is owned by Jesus no matter what they say or who says what, Jesus owns Liberia. Despite what we have gone through, we must forgive if we want to achieve durable peace. Though it is difficult to forgive, but we must do so in the interest of peace and our Nation. This nation belongs to God. Any government who does not know Jesus is bound to fail.”
Wesley Momo Johnson (1944–2021) first seen 2004 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Liberian Christians gather for national rededication to Jesus (19 April 2004) Christian Today
“Throughout my two years as Chief of Staff, I felt I was being called upon to tear down, rather than build up, the ultimately decisive element in a properly proportioned fighting force on which the world could rest its hope for maintaining the peace or, if the catastrophe of war came, for enforcing its will upon those who broke that peace.”
Matthew Ridgway (1895–1993) first seen 1993 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: As quoted in, "Matthew B. Ridgway Dies at 98; Leader of U.S. Troops in 2 Wars" in The New York Times (27 June 1993)
“The Church will give her contribution. We will work together with all people of good will to eradicate evil and create an atmosphere of peace. The Catholic Church in Bombay is ready to mobilize to help victims and will continue to pray for the suffering and may the Lord grant the gift of harmony and peace in Bombay”
Agnelo Rufino Gracias (born 1939) first seen 2011 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The auxiliary Bishop of Bombay, after the attacks: "violence will not triumph, we work for peace" (14 July 2011) Fides News Agency
“Don't be a passive soldier for corporate or military murder. With peace and harmony in your heart go out and spend great effort, strenuous effort, to change the story of Canada. Be active, be resolute, be caring, and we shall eventually have peace.”
Lee Maracle (1950–2021) said by 2021 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“peace is always what is necessary. That whatever you do, let it contribute to peace.”
Lee Maracle (1950–2021) said by 2021 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source