Consider in 1945, when the United Nations was first formed, there were something like fifty-one original member countries. Now the United Nations is made up of 193 nations, but it follows the same structure in which five nations control it.… — Adolfo Perez Esquivel Copy Share Image
Reflection is only a partial understanding of truth if it does not translate itself in practice into commitments to the common good and justice.… — Adolfo Perez Esquivel Copy Share Image
We cannot sow seeds with clenched fists. To sow we must open our hands. — Adolfo Perez Esquivel Copy Share Image
We must apply our humble efforts to the construction of a more just and humane world. And I want to declare emphatically: Such a world is possible. To create this new society, we must present outstretched and friendly hands, without hatred and rancor, even as we show great determination and never waver in the defense of truth and justice. Because… — Adolfo Perez Esquivel Copy Share
For me, it is essential to have the inner peace and serenity of prayer in order to listen to the silence of God, which… — Adolfo Perez Esquivel Copy Share Image
Consider in 1945, when the United Nations was first formed, there were something like fifty-one original member countries. Now the United Nations is made… — Adolfo Perez Esquivel Copy Share Image
The best power of all is to be free, but Obama is not a free person. He is a prisoner of a military system.… — Adolfo Perez Esquivel Copy Share Image
... we believe in the vocation of communion and participation of our people, who day to day awaken to their political conscience and express… — Adolfo Perez Esquivel Copy Share Image
There is such thing as a 'smart bomb' - bombs are smart these days, you know. — Adolfo Perez Esquivel Copy Share Image
We know that peace is only possible when it is the fruit of justice. True peace is a profound transformation by means of the… — Adolfo Perez Esquivel Copy Share Image
Don't stand back with your arms folded; step forward... There is hope and light to resist injustice and promote peace without violence. — Adolfo Perez Esquivel Copy Share Image
We know we cannot plant seeds with closed fists. To sow, we must open our hands. — Adolfo Perez Esquivel Copy Share Image
