Conflict Quotes

1892 Conflict quotes by 1335 unique authors

Today's human rights violations are the causes of tomorrow's conflicts. — Mary Robinson
Whenever there is a conflict between human rights and property rights, human rights must prevail. — Abraham Lincoln
We must understand the role of human rights as empowering of individuals and communities. By protecting these rights, we can help prevent the many conflicts… — Mary Robinson
The same individuals who are doing primary research in the role of humans on the climate system are then permitted to lead the [IPCC] assessment!… — Unknown Author
This problem will knock on the doors of all of us, whether through uncontrolled and unmanageable migration flows, by means of diseases and epidemics, as… — Unknown Author
When the United States stands up for human rights, by example at home and by effort abroad, we align ourselves with men and women around… — Barack Obama
Economics brings into view that conflict of choice is one of the permanent characteristics of human existence. — Lionel Robbins, Baron Robbins
You might not see climate change as an immediate threat to your job, your community, or your families," Kerry said. "But let me tell you,… — John F. Kerry
The capitalistic social order, therefore, is an economic democracy in the strictest sense of the word. In the last analysis, all decisions are dependent on… — Ludwig von Mises
All that is limited by form, semblance, sound, color is called object. Among them all, man alone is more than an object. Though, like objects,… — Zhuangzi
In the ranks of the movement [National Socialist movement], the most devout Protestant could sit beside the most devout Catholic, without coming into the slightest… — Adolf Hitler
On the morrow of each conflict I gave the categorical order to confiscate the largest possible number of weapons of every sort and kind. — Benito Mussolini
In an age of interdependence, global citizenship - based on trust and sense of shared responsibility - is a crucial pillar of progress. At a… — Kofi Annan
I want to make it clear,if there is ever a conflict (between environmental quality and economic growth), I will go for beauty, clean air, water,… — Jimmy Carter
The time has come for America to hear the truth about this tragic war. In international conflicts, the truth is hard to come by because… — Martin Luther King, Jr.
The 'environmental crisis' has happened because the human household or economy is in conflict at almost every point with the household of nature. We have… — Wendell Berry
Where was it ever promised us that life on this earth can ever be easy, free from conflict and uncertainty, devoid of anguish and wonder… — Leo Rosten
I believe that in this generation those with the courage to enter the conflict will find themselves with companions in every corner of the world. — Robert Kennedy
Our conflict is not likely to cease so soon as every good man would wish. The measure of iniquity is not yet filled; and unless… — George Washington
The institutions founded 'to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war' have failed. Since the end of WW2, some thirty million people have been… — George Monbiot
Endless conflicts. Endless misunderstanding. All life is that. Great and little cannot understand one another. — H.G. Wells
The programs supported by the International Affairs Budget are as essential to our national security as defense programs. Development and diplomacy protect our nation by… — Tom Ridge
It is too probable that no plan we propose will be adopted. Perhaps another dreadful conflict is to be sustained. If, to please the people,… — George Washington
This is the criminal left that belongs not in a dormitory, but in a penitentiary. The criminal left is not a problem to be solved… — Spiro T. Agnew
The United Nations will spearhead our efforts to manage the new conflicts (that afflict our world)....Yes the principles of the United Nations Charter are worth… — Colin Powell

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