Peace Quotes
“Many will view the compromises that will be made during your negotiations as painful concessions. But why not view them as peace offerings, ones that will provide in return the priceless gifts of hope, security and freedom for our children and our children's?”
“If we are to teach real peace in this world, and if we are to carry on a real war against war, we shall have to begin with the children.”
-- Mahatma Gandhi
“There can never be peace between nations until there is first known that true peace which is within the souls of men.”
-- Black Elk
“We are not at peace with others because we are not at peace with ourselves, and we are not at peace with ourselves because we are not at peace with God.”
-- Thomas Merton
“The United States contributes to peace in both by serving as a buffer between and among regional powers that, while not preparing for armed conflict, do not fully trust one another.”
-- Michael Mandelbaum
“I know of no greater work for humanity than in the cause of peace, which can only be achieved by the earnest efforts of nations and peoples.”
-- Frank B. Kellogg
“Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!”
-- Patrick Henry
“To the citizens of Israel, I say: we have passed difficult years, faced the most painful experiences and overcame them. The future lies before us. We are required to take difficult and controversial steps, but we must not miss the opportunity to try to achieve what we have wished for, for so many years: security, tranquillity and peace.”
-- Ariel Sharon