Dream Quote by Oscar Arias

“Peace is not a dream; it is hard work, and…” quote by Oscar Arias — Download Open image

“Peace is not a dream; it is hard work, and there is nothing naive, glamorous or simplistic about it.”

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.4 out of 5 (4 ratings)

Dream Dreams Glamorous Hard Hard work Naive Peace

More by Oscar Arias

The 20th century has been marked by cynicism, selfishness, greed, and the desire to please, all without changing the status quo. In the 21st…

Óscar Arias

Image

War, and the preparation for war, are the two greatest obstacles to human progress, fostering a vicious cycle of arms buildups, violence and poverty.

Oscar Arias

Image

On Dec. 1, 1948, after the triumph of the revolution, which insured the final victory of the will of the people expressed through elections,…

Óscar Arias

Image

“It is essential that justice be done, it is equally vital that justice not be confused with revenge, for the two are wholly different.”

Oscar Arias

Image

The best way to perpetuate poverty is by spending on arms and military, and the best way to fight terrorism is by fighting the…

Óscar Arias

Image

India, Pakistan, China, Singapore and South Korea are heavily investing in nuclear arms. Since 21st century is the century of Asia, Asian countries should…

Óscar Arias

Image

Peace consists, very largely, in the fact of desiring it with all one's soul. The inhabitants of my small country, Costa Rica, have realized…

Oscar Arias

Image

During my administration, our desire has been to strengthen the civilian spirit of our people. Thus, we have eliminated military ranks and salutes from…

Óscar Arias

Image

Our world is certainly dangerous, but it is made more dangerous, not less, by those who value profits over peace.

Óscar Arias

Image

It's clear to me that many weapons sales are very short-sighted. The U.S. and other arms-producing countries sell weapons for a variety of reasons,…

Oscar Arias

Image

To demilitarize the country means to make a profound decision. It is not enough to change the name of the armed forces. It is…

Óscar Arias

Image

We seek in Central America not peace alone, not peace to be followed someday by political progress, but peace and democracy, together, indivisible, an…

Óscar Arias