“We call that person who has lost his father, an orphan; and a widower that man who has lost his wife. But that man who has known the immense unhappiness of losing a friend, by what name do we call him? Here every language is silent and holds its peace in impotence.”
— Joseph Roux
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“I want to say a simple thing, that the dividing line exists not between Jordan and Israel, but between the proponents of peace and the opponents of peace.”
— King Hussein I
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“As a privileged survivor of the First World War, I hope I may be allowed to interject here a deeply felt tribute to those who were not fortunate enough to succeed, but who shared the signal honor of trying to the last to salvage peace.”
— Rene Cassin
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“Where I once constantly lost my temper, I found myself arriving at a crisis and experiencing peace.”
— Josh McDowell
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“In South Africa, we could not have achieved our freedom and just peace without the help of people around the world, who through the use of non-violent means, such as boycotts and divestment, encouraged their governments and other corporate actors to reverse decades-long support for the Apartheid regime.”
— Desmond Tutu
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“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
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“I took a speed-reading course and read War and Peace in twenty minutes. It involves Russia.”
— Woody Allen
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“It is to be observed that every case of war averted is a gain in general, for it helps to form a habit of peace, and community habits long continued become standards of conduct.”
— Elihu Root
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“In remembering the appalling suffering of war on both sides, we recognise how precious is the peace we have built in Europe since 1945.”
— Queen Elizabeth II
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“I could start a war in 30 seconds. But some countries spend 100 years trying to find peace. Just like good manners, peace has to be learned.”
— Sylvester Stallone
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“I wish the Peace Corps and its volunteers continued success and perseverance. We are grateful for their contributions to society and dedication to providing assistance where it is needed. May the Peace Corps continue its legacy of service, both at home and abroad.”
— Kenny Marchant
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