J. William Fulbright Quotes

Peace is something that unfortunately cannot be made unilaterally.

Through mutual understanding, sincerity and goodwill, and with great wisdom and broad views, the leaders on both sides should jointly initiate new opportunities for peace, stability, cooperation and mutual benefit.

Surely diplomacy is needed when there is conflict, not when there is harmony.

You cannot shake hands with a clinched fist.

Ultimately, peace depends on compromise.

There is an appealing moral clarity in dividing the world into friend and foe. But in reality, progress in international affairs so often demands working with those with whom we do not see eye to eye.

I believe in peace. Only peaceful co-existence can ensure peace.

I went to Pakistan; I engaged in peace. If a hand extended is not shaken, what are you supposed to do?

Russia isn't going to start a war. They can't afford it. I think Mr. Putin can be dealt with if we stop screaming at him. You can work with the guy. You just have to know who he is.

Coming from a smaller nation in Central Europe, I have learned pretty soon how important are agreed rules, cooperation, respect for partners and, most of all, willingness to listen and find common solutions.

There are some issues where we have common interests with Germany, there are some others that we don't... The diplomacy between good neighbors doesn't mean nodding one to another.

When human beings live together, conflict is inevitable. War is not.

We can realise a lasting peace and transform the East-West relationship to one of enduring co-operation.

Peace is purchased from strength. It's not purchased from weakness or unilateral retreats.

If a nation wants to live in peace with its neighbors, it doesn't keep rattling the saber at them.

Good wishes alone will not ensure peace.

Our object should be peace within, and peace without. We want to live peacefully and maintain cordial friendly relations with our immediate neighbours and with the world at large.

It is understanding that gives us an ability to have peace. When we understand the other fellow's viewpoint, and he understands ours, then we can sit down and work out our differences.

I have always believed in dialogue and in nonviolence, and if you look at my background you will see that it has always been my policy to talk to everyone.

We want peace, but not at any price.

We will not have peace by afterthought.

The best thing we can do if we want the Russians to let us be Americans is to let the Russians be Russian.

A constructive approach to diplomacy doesn't mean relinquishing one's rights. It means engaging with one's counterparts, on the basis of equal footing and mutual respect, to address shared concerns and achieve shared objectives.

I'm not a politician or a political expert, but I believe that there are many ways to look at peace.

If peace cannot be maintained with honour, it is no longer peace.