Alexander H. Stephens Quotes

Our national strife pertains to ourselves—to the passing generations of men; and it can, without convulsion, be hushed forever with the passing of one generation.

War is never a lasting solution for any problem.

A war can perhaps be won single-handedly. But peace - lasting peace - cannot be secured without the support of all.

I call on everyone of goodwill both in Ireland and abroad to join now in ensuring that the beginning of peace becomes a reality, before this year is out. Let us together open a new era in our history.

Everybody wants peace. That's a truism. There is no point in accomplishing through war what you can accomplish through peace.

I shall strive not to be guilty of adding any fuel to the flames of hatred and passion which, if continued to be fed, promise to burn up whatever is left by the war of decent human feeling in Europe.

But the real and lasting victories are those of peace, and not of war.

I accept your nomination in the confident trust that the masses of our countrymen, North and South, are eager to clasp hands across the bloody chasm which has so long divided them, forgetting that they have been enemies in the joyous consciousness that they are, and must henceforth remain brothers.

There is no such thing as a conflict that cannot be ended.

Let there be no more war or bloodshed between Arabs and Israelis. Let there be no more suffering or denial of rights. Let there be no more despair or loss of faith.

All we are saying is give peace a chance.

I will work to bring peace to everyone - whatever economic level - as long as you are Haitian.

The ongoing conflict between us has caused heavy suffering to both peoples. The future can and must be different. Both our peoples are destined to live together side by side, on this small piece of land. This reality we cannot change.

We sincerely hope that south Asian countries will respect and live in amity with each other, and achieve common development, and that south Asia will enjoy peace, stability and prosperity.

Peace does not include a vendetta; there will be neither winners nor losers.

Peace must be more than the absence of war.

Let me just say: Peace to you, if you're willing to fight for it.

It is highly probable that in most cases, war could be avoided or ended. For discussions allow passion to subside, and to persuade alienated neighbors, or at least one of them, to listen to the voice of a conciliator is a step in the direction of peace.

Peace is produced by war.

Peace is much more precious than a piece of land... let there be no more wars.

The opposite of war is not peace, it's creation.

Peace is something very dear. If you've been through wars and operations and battles, you want peace.

A conqueror is always a lover of peace.

We can only move to a long-term resolution regarding terrorism and war by planting seeds of peace. We have to start with ourselves.

Peace is not only better than war, but infinitely more arduous.