Peace Quotes
“Today, hundreds of millions dwell in freedom, from the Baltic to the Adriatic, from the Western Approaches to the Aegean. And while we must never take this for granted, the first purpose of the European Union - to secure peace - has been achieved and we should pay tribute to all those in the EU, alongside Nato, who made that happen.”
“As for the promotion of peace congresses we have had our meetings and assemblies, but the promotion through them of the determined and effective will to peace displaying itself in action and policy remains to be achieved.”
-- Lester B. Pearson
“For all who love freedom and peace, the world without Saddam Hussein's regime is a better and safer place.”
-- George W. Bush
“Be good, keep your feet dry, your eyes open, your heart at peace and your soul in the joy of Christ.”
-- Thomas Merton
“Even though now I'm pretty popular in my country and tennis is the No. 1 sport, and I'm very flattered that the people recognise me and come up and give me compliments, I'm more a person who likes to have privacy and peace.”
-- Novak Djokovic
“For behind all imperialism is ultimately the imperialistic individual, just as behind all peace is ultimately the peaceful individual.”
-- Irving Babbitt
“I think of my peace paintings as one long poem, with each painting being a single stanza.”
-- Robert Indiana