Peace Quotes

Not just the absence of war, but the presence of justice, understanding, and inner calm.

20711 quotes

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"In the final analysis, war is a failure of diplomacy and reason."
Aleksandr Vasilevsky
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"The soldier above all others prays for peace, for it is the soldier who must bear the deepest wounds and scars of war."
Douglas MacArthur
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"A man who loves peace must prepare for war if he wishes to live to enjoy peace."
Douglas MacArthur
D
"The road that leads to peace cannot be traveled by a blindfolded nation."
Douglas MacArthur
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"A defeated enemy who is treated with respect may become an ally."
Konstantin Rokossovsky
K
"In times of war, unity of purpose is the greatest strength."
Konstantin Rokossovsky
K
"The greatest victories are those achieved with the fewest losses."
Konstantin Rokossovsky
K
"The path to peace is often found through strength and determination."
Konstantin Rokossovsky
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"The greatest victory is one where no blood need be spilled."
Isoroku Yamamoto
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"The pursuit of peace requires the strength of warriors."
Isoroku Yamamoto
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"A peaceful solution is always preferable to war, but one must be prepared for war to preserve peace."
Georgy Zhukov
G
"The true victory is not conquest, but lasting peace."
Georgy Zhukov
G
"The greatest commanders are those who prevent wars, not those who win them."
Georgy Zhukov
G
"The true measure of success is not the enemy defeated, but the peace that follows."
Georgy Zhukov
G
"The path to peace is understanding, not domination."
Georgy Zhukov
G
"The true victory is the preservation of your nation's soul."
Georgy Zhukov
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"One cannot build lasting institutions on the foundation of temporary expedients."
Ivan Konev
I
"Peace is not merely the absence of conflict, but the presence of just and stable order."
Ivan Konev
I
"The cost of conflict extends far beyond what appears in official records."
Ivan Konev
O
"The way to win an atomic war is to make certain it never starts."
Omar Bradley
O
"The real peacemeal is not in documents, but in the hearts and minds of people."
Omar Bradley
O
"In this age I would construct massive monuments to peace and brotherhood across this earth."
Omar Bradley
O
"We must never forget that the ultimate goal of military strength is peace."
Omar Bradley
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"Peace is harder to achieve than victory."
Isoroku Yamamoto
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"In the chaos of war, discipline is the string that holds civilization together."
Aleksandr Vasilevsky
A
"A nation at peace with itself is a nation that cannot be conquered from without."
Aleksandr Vasilevsky
A
"The greatness of a nation is measured not by the battles it wins, but by the peace it builds."
Aleksandr Vasilevsky
A
"The price of peace is eternal vigilance, but it is a price worth paying."
Aleksandr Vasilevsky
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"Preparedness is the best insurance of peace."
George C. Marshall
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"The use of force is always an instrument of failure when the primary function of force is substituted for the creation of a world of law and order."
George C. Marshall