Peace Quotes

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

20711 quotes

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"Peace requires commitment from all parties."
F.W. de Klerk
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"We cannot achieve peace without first achieving justice."
Helen Suzman
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"Forgiveness is powerful, but it cannot replace justice."
Helen Suzman
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"The pursuit of peace requires the pursuit of justice first."
Helen Suzman
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"Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the presence of justice working in the hearts of men."
Govan Mbeki
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"The work of peace is not negotiation between powerful equals; it is the establishment of justice."
Govan Mbeki
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"To forgive is not to forget, but to choose growth over bitterness."
Joe Slovo
J
"Peace is not the absence of struggle; it is the presence of justice."
Joe Slovo
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"A nation divided against itself cannot stand; reconciliation is the foundation of peace."
F.W. de Klerk
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"The pursuit of peace requires more courage than the preparation for war."
F.W. de Klerk
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"Peace in society requires economic opportunity for all."
Harry Oppenheimer
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"Peace with oneself is the foundation of peace with others."
Harry Oppenheimer
W
"We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools."
Walter Sisulu
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"To achieve lasting peace, we must address the root causes of conflict."
Walter Sisulu
W
"Unity in diversity is the strength of any community."
Walter Sisulu
W
"Peace begins in the heart of each individual."
Walter Sisulu
O
"We must build bridges of understanding where others have constructed walls of prejudice."
Oliver Tambo
O
"The path to peace is paved with uncomfortable conversations and the willingness to truly listen."
Oliver Tambo
O
"The greatest victory is not defeating an enemy but reconciling with them as equals."
Oliver Tambo
O
"We cannot build a future on the foundation of unforgiven wrongs and unacknowledged suffering."
Oliver Tambo
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"The unity of our people transcends the divisions imposed upon us by those who seek to divide."
Govan Mbeki
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"Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the presence of justice and understanding."
Ahmed Kathrada
A
"We must build bridges, not walls, if we wish to create a world of genuine peace and coexistence."
Ahmed Kathrada
J
"Peace cannot be imposed; it must be built through understanding and mutual respect."
Joe Slovo
J
"We cannot claim peace while injustice festers in the hearts of nations."
Joe Slovo
J
"Peace is not merely the absence of war; it is the presence of justice."
Joe Slovo
H
"Peace in the workplace begins with mutual respect between labor and management."
Harry Oppenheimer
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"Without forgiveness, there's no future."
Desmond Tutu
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"Peace cannot be achieved in a vacuum - it must be backed by justice."
Desmond Tutu
D
"Our world is fragile and we need unity, we need cooperation."
Desmond Tutu