Peace Quotes

"Preventive war is like committing suicide from fear of death"

"Be polite; write diplomatically; even in a declaration of war one observes the rules of politeness"

"This man does not want war"

"Peace cannot be purchased; it must be built through understanding and dialogue."

"Peace begins in the heart of those willing to forgive and reconcile."

"A nation's strength lies not in its armies but in its principles."

"The greatest diplomacy is conducted in silence."

"The greatest victories are won without firing a shot."

"The price of order is eternal vigilance."

"The foundation of all order is mutual respect."

"A quiet conscience is worth more than a loud conscience."

"Peace is admirable, but never at the cost of honor."

"Peace is achieved through strength, justice, and the will to maintain both."

"Peace is worth any price."

"I seek to leave a legacy of peace for France."

"I believe that peace is preferable to war."

"I believe in the power of forgiveness."

"Peace is the highest aspiration."

"I have always maintained that the true object of war was peace."

"Peace is my passion."

"Be polite; write diplomatically; even in a declaration of war one observes the rules of courtesy."

"The highest of all blessings is a peaceful conscience."

"The true principle of universal toleration would be the recognition of all doctrines as having some truth."

"A peaceful man need not fear the judgement of history."

"The pursuit of peace requires strength enough to wage war."

"Peace is not merely the absence of war, but the presence of justice."

"Peace is earned through struggle and sacrifice."

"The safety of the people is the supreme law."

"Peace comes only through justice."

"To understand another's perspective is the first step toward peace."