Ronald Reagan Quotes

While we shall never weary in the defense of freedom, neither shall we ever abandon the pursuit of peace.

Peace is far more preferable to war. [...] I believe that peace is the only path to true security. [...] And there is no question that the only path to peace is through negotiations .

We believe that peace is at hand.

Peace is never a perfect achievement.

The quest for peace is the statesman's most exacting duty... Practical progress to lasting peace is his fondest hope.

Peace is impossible, war is improbable.

My attempt and prayer are and will be for an honorable peace between belligerent nations in the least possible time.

This world of ours has everything except one thing: peace. Everybody wants and needs peace, whether he be a child or an octogenarian.

We are ready to compromise. We are ready to take calculated risks, but for a peace that will give us security.

Now, and ever, I shall do all in my power for peace, consistently with the maintenance of government.

The Government chose to give peace a chance. The Government chose to do something to achieve it.

There are times for making war and times for making peace.

It is easier to make war than to make peace.

The belief that peace is desirable is rarely enough to achieve it. Peace requires responsibility. Peace entails sacrifice.

I think anything is better than war. The extent to which one can negotiate with fanatics, I have no idea. I don't know.

Ask for peace first, and you will clearly see your next step.

We are not seeking... and looking for war with any nations. We are seeking peace and stability among all the nations in the region.

You can only end a negotiation for peace if you begin it.

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.

But we want peace, I would move all my people down this way. I could then keep them all quietly near camp.

Very significant. My mission is to pacify Ireland.

The making of peace is a continuing process that must go on from day to day, from year to year, so long as our civilization shall last.

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

Every war I have ever covered – Kosovo, Bosnia, Sierra Leone and Liberia – withstood all diplomatic efforts to end it until Western military action finally forced a resolution.

Blessedness is promised to the peacemaker, not to the conqueror.