Human nature being what it is, peace must inevitably be a relative condition. The essence of life is struggle and competition, and to that extent perfect peace is an almost meaningless abstraction. Struggle and competition are stimulating, but when they… — Javier Perez de Cuellar Copy Share Image
The aim of political institutions like the United Nations is to draw the line between struggle and conflict and to make it possible for nations to stay on the right side of that line... — Javier Perez de Cuellar Copy Share Image
Human nature being what it is, peace must inevitably be a relative condition. The essence of life is struggle and competition, and to that… — Javier Perez de Cuellar Copy Share Image
Peace - the word evokes the simplest and most cherished dream of humanity. Peace is, and has always been, the ultimate human aspiration. And… — Javier Perez de Cuellar Copy Share Image
I am like a doctor. I have written a prescription to help the patient. If the patient doesn't want all the pills I've recommended,… — Javier Perez de Cuellar Copy Share Image
The aim of political institutions like the United Nations is to draw the line between struggle and conflict and to make it possible for… — Javier Perez de Cuellar Copy Share Image
