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The gentleman [Josiah Quincy] cannot have forgotten his own
sentiment, uttered even on the floor of this House, "Peaceably read more
The gentleman [Josiah Quincy] cannot have forgotten his own
sentiment, uttered even on the floor of this House, "Peaceably if
we can, forcibly if we must."
One little person, giving all of her time to peace, makes news. Many people, giving some of their time, can read more
One little person, giving all of her time to peace, makes news. Many people, giving some of their time, can make history.
Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all.
Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all.
One can always win a war, but how does one conquer peace?
One can always win a war, but how does one conquer peace?
I prefer the most unfair peace to the most righteous war.
[Lat., Iniquissimam pacem justissimo bello antefero.]
I prefer the most unfair peace to the most righteous war.
[Lat., Iniquissimam pacem justissimo bello antefero.]
There never was a good war, or a bad peace. -Benjamin Franklin.
There never was a good war, or a bad peace. -Benjamin Franklin.
For my brethren and companions' sake, I will now ask, Peace be
with thee.
For my brethren and companions' sake, I will now ask, Peace be
with thee.
And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this
house.
[Vulgate Lat., Pax huic domui.]
And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this
house.
[Vulgate Lat., Pax huic domui.]
Peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek, but a means by which we arrive at that goal.
Peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek, but a means by which we arrive at that goal.