Peacebuilding Quotes · Page 15

Nonviolence is the answer to the crucial political moral questions of our time.

— Martin Luther King, Jr

Nonviolence requires more courage than the soldier of war.

— Mahatma Gandhi

Justice is one of the core elements towards reconciliation and sustainable peace.

— Federica Mogherini

Ethical veganism represents a commitment to nonviolence.

— Anonymous

God has blessed me with the mission to place nonviolence before the nation for adoption.

— Mahatma Gandhi

“Treachery," said the Mede. "Diplomacy," said Attolia, "in my own name.”

— Megan Whalen Turner

India has an unbroken tradition of nonviolence from times immemorial.

— Mahatma Gandhi

My love for nonviolence is superior to every other thing, mundane or super mundane.

— Mahatma Gandhi

What we experience in Colombia is fratricide, we fight ourselves and it demonstrates the priority of hatred over peace and reconciliation.

— Juan Pablo Escobar

God gives us what we want. For people who want nothing to do with peace, joy, reconciliation and peace... God will give…

— Rob Bell

There should be an honest attempt at the reconciliation of differences before resorting to combat.

— Jimmy Carter

My creed of nonviolence does not favour the punishment of thieves and dacoits and even murderers.

— Mahatma Gandhi

“The media constantly reinforces the message that what is demanded of us is unwavering strength, poise and diplomacy even in the face…

— The Washington Post Shanon Lee

By religion, then, I understand a propitiation or conciliation of powers superior to man which are believed to direct and control the…

— James G. Frazer

We are all one - or at least we should be - and it is our job, our duty, and our great…

— Roy Barnes

Reconciliation is one of the hardest words. We almost forget, but there's always a little group that can't.

— Roma Tearne

For a nation to be known as warrior is a shame! For a nation to be known as peaceful is an honour!…

— Mehmet Murat Ildan

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

There is all the difference in the world between the nonviolence that the ordinary Christian should embrace and the duty of civic…

— N. T. Wright

Their pain [the injurer's pain at having injured you] and your pain create the point and counterpoint for the rhythm of reconciliation.…

— Lewis B. Smedes

Are they moved by a sense of human need for silence, for reflection, for inner seeking? So they want to get away…

— Thomas Merton

The relationship between violence and nonviolence in this country is interesting. The fact of the matter is, you know, people do respond…

— Ta-Nehisi Coates

“May God bless and keep all soldiers, young and old, and may that same God open the eyes of all political leaders…

— Harold G. Moore

A sadhak (one who does spiritual practice) will not have time to indulge in gossip. They will not feel like talking to…

— Mata Amritanandamayi

The art of diplomacy is to take an opportunity and turn it into something.

— Brent Scowcroft

In the aftermath of any war or genocide, healing and reconciliation are ultimate aspirations.

— Janine di Giovanni

The only virtue I want to claim is truth and nonviolence.

— Mahatma Gandhi

“These days I script whole fights, in my head, and the reconciliations afterwards, too.”

— Margaret Atwood

Peace equals ability to handle conflict, with empathy, nonviolence, and creativity...

— Johan Galtung

History writes the word 'Reconciliation' over all her quarrels.

— Jan Smuts

Diplomacy is to do and say, the nastiest thing in the nicest way.

— Isaac Goldberg

Nonviolence is not a weapon of the weak. It is a weapon of the strongest and bravest.

— Mahatma Gandhi

Successful diplomacy is an alignment of objectives and means.

— Dennis Ross

ULTIMATUM, n. In diplomacy, a last demand before resorting to concessions.

— Ambrose Bierce

Perfect nonviolence is difficult. It admits to no weakness.

— Mahatma Gandhi

“Diplomacy is the delicate weapon of the civilized warrior."- Hun, A. T.”

— Robert Lynn Asprin

Marshall took nonviolence a step further - beyond Gandhi.

— Johan Galtung

I think there's always room and opportunities for diplomacy.

— Lloyd Austin

If diplomacy has any chance to work, it must be coupled with a credible military threat.

— Benjamin Netanyahu

Diplomacy and defense are not substitutes for one another. Either alone would fail.

— John F. Kennedy