Fredrik Bajer Quotes

Certain it is that a great responsibility rests upon the statesmen of all nations, not only to fulfill the promises for reduction in armaments, but to maintain the confidence of the people of the world in the hope of an enduring peace.

It's really necessary for the United States to continue to give strong leadership to the Middle East peace process, supported by European countries at the same time.

The use and threat of force, when world peace is not in danger, are no longer valid frames of reference for achieving the ends sought today by sovereign nations.

We had the courage to face the superpowers that wanted a military triumph for each side they supported in Central America. We told them, 'No,' and presented a peace plan.

The Disarmament Conference has become the focal point of a great struggle between anarchy and world order... between those who think in terms of inevitable armed conflict and those who seek to build a universal and durable peace.

I was part of a government that tried to resolve the question of Kosovo by war. Perhaps there is some justice that today I should be the person most responsible for finding a peaceful solution.

Israel is no longer a people that dwells alone, and has to join the global journey toward peace, reconciliation and international cooperation.

Since there will be no one left to talk peace after the next war, it makes good sense to break with tradition and hold the peace conference first.

Most of the international community, most of the countries around the world, don't want any side, any party to take unilateral steps. They would like that all of us to stick to the road map.

The UN is ultimately going to be judged on its ability in conflict resolution and conflict prevention.

Perfectionism, no less than isolationism or imperialism or power politics, may obstruct the paths to international peace. Let us not forget that the retreat to isolationism a quarter of a century ago was started not by a direct attack against international cooperation but against the alleged imperfections of the peace.

Nothing has come from this whole 'peace industry' except for conferences in five-star hotels and a waste of money.

But if it happens that we will need one day the help of other countries, help in organizing this, maybe mediation or negotiation, of course any country that would like to help us with this question is invited.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall take flack from both sides."- Unofficial UN Motto

Terrorism gravely threatens international peace and security, and as a solution, the power and apparent finality of force are seductive.

I'm not aiming for the Nobel Peace Prize!

I don't want to force the peacekeeping nations to feel like I'm pushing them out.

Diplomats were invented simply to waste time.

Like other countries in the world, China must uphold its own sovereignty, territorial integrity and development interests. At the same time, we are willing to properly handle differences and disagreements in state-to-state relations.

We advised them to do what they think proper against the war.

To deal with the true causes of war one must begin by recognizing as of prime relevancy to the solution of the problem the familiar fact that civilization is a partial, incomplete, and, to a great extent, superficial modification of barbarism.

As a result of the World War and of a peace whose imperfections and risks are no longer denied by anyone, are we not even further away from the great aspirations and hopes for peace and fraternity than we were one or two decades ago?

Diplomacy in general does not resolve conflicts. Wars end not due to peace processes, but due to one side giving up.

Once established with Great Britain, it would not be difficult, with moderation and prudence, to establish permanent peace with the rest of the world, when our most sanguine hopes of prosperity may be realized.

After four years at the United Nations I sometimes yearn for the peace and tranquility of a political convention.