Always Quote by Lester B. Pearson
“But while we all pray for peace, we do not always, as free citizens, support the policies that make for peace or reject those which do not. We want our own kind of peace, brought about in our own way.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance, 1957
People often pray for peace yet oppose policies that could achieve it, preferring personal, self‑defined peace.
In simple terms: Peace is desired but personal interests dominate policy support.
Key Takeaway
Align actions with broader peace goals.
Themes
peace
politics
citizen responsibility
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- voting
- activism
- public discourse
- community organizing
Key Concepts
policy impact
collective good
individualism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can citizens reconcile personal peace with supporting peace‑building policies?
- What incentives might shift focus from self‑interest to collective peace?
A Different Perspective
Personal comfort can outweigh collective benefit, hindering effective peacebuilding.
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