Yet, when one thinks of it, diplomacy without force is a but a rotten reed to lean upon. — Joseph Conrad Copy Share Image
The art of diplomacy is to take an opportunity and turn it into something. — Brent Scowcroft Copy Share Image
In the aftermath of any war or genocide, healing and reconciliation are ultimate aspirations. — Janine di Giovanni Copy Share Image
“These days I script whole fights, in my head, and the reconciliations afterwards, too.” — Margaret Atwood Copy Share Image
Peace equals ability to handle conflict, with empathy, nonviolence, and creativity... — Johan Galtung Copy Share Image
Justice is one of the core elements towards reconciliation and sustainable peace. — Federica Mogherini Copy Share Image
Engaging in diplomacy with Iran and putting an end to their nuclear weapons program was the right thing to do. — Jan Schakowsky Copy Share Image
We will continue to deepen our engagement using every element of American power - diplomacy, military, economic development, the power of our… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Diplomacy is not merely talking somebody into something; it's talking to somebody from a position of strength. You put your power on… — Daniel Fried Copy Share Image
Christian nonviolence must be embodied in a community that is an alternative to the world's violence. — Stanley Hauerwas Copy Share Image
There is nothing but nonviolence to fall back upon for retaining our freedom, even as we had to do for gaining it. — Mahatma Gandhi Copy Share Image
A president can ask for reconciliation in the racial conflict that divides Americans. But reconciliation comes only from the hearts of people. — Richard M. Nixon Copy Share Image
My creed of nonviolence does not favour the punishment of thieves and dacoits and even murderers. — Mahatma Gandhi Copy Share Image
There should be an honest attempt at the reconciliation of differences before resorting to combat. — Jimmy Carter Copy Share Image
“Judging requires a lot of negative energy. When we stop our thoughts from judging another person’s hidden motive, intention or character, and… — Hwa Sung Ryu Copy Share Image
A sadhak (one who does spiritual practice) will not have time to indulge in gossip. They will not feel like talking to… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
The thing about nonviolence is that it spreads. When you get people to participate in nonviolent action - whether it's a fast,… — Dolores Huerta Copy Share Image
Active nonviolence is necessary for those who will offer civil disobedience but the will and proper training are enough for the people… — Mahatma Gandhi Copy Share Image
Patience is no small, fell-good personal quality. It is at the heart of diplomacy and civility, lawfulness and civil order. Without it,… — M. J. Ryan Copy Share Image
“This reconciliation with Hitler reveals the profound moral perversity of a world that rests essentially on the nonexistence of return, for in… — Milan Kundera Copy Share Image
“Nonviolence isn't sitting back with your arms folded. It is first recognizing that the very person who is your oppressor is also… — Mev Puleo Copy Share Image
Forgiveness and reconciliation are not just ethereal, spiritual, other-worldly activities. They have to do with the real world. They are realpolitik, because… — Desmond Tutu Copy Share Image
God has blessed me with the mission to place nonviolence before the nation for adoption. — Mahatma Gandhi Copy Share Image
India has an unbroken tradition of nonviolence from times immemorial. — Mahatma Gandhi Copy Share Image
“Treachery," said the Mede. "Diplomacy," said Attolia, "in my own name.” — Megan Whalen Turner Copy Share Image
My love for nonviolence is superior to every other thing, mundane or super mundane. — Mahatma Gandhi Copy Share Image
Diplomacy and defense are not substitutes for one another. Either alone would fail. — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
If diplomacy has any chance to work, it must be coupled with a credible military threat. — Benjamin Netanyahu Copy Share Image
The Israelis wanted to sabotage the Palestinian - Palestinian reconciliation. — Benjamin Netanyahu Copy Share Image
Nonviolence is not a weapon of the weak. It is a weapon of the strongest and bravest. — Mahatma Gandhi Copy Share Image
ULTIMATUM, n. In diplomacy, a last demand before resorting to concessions. — Ambrose Bierce Copy Share Image
