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    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."

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A peace is of the nature of a conquest; for then both parties nobly are subdued, and neither party loser.

A peace is of the nature of a conquest; for then both parties nobly are subdued, and neither party loser.

by William Shakespeare Found in: Peace Quotes,
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Peace is more important than all justice; and was not made for the sake of justice, but justice for the read more

Peace is more important than all justice; and was not made for the sake of justice, but justice for the sake of peace.

by Martin Luther Found in: Peace Quotes,
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It is easier to lead men to combat, stirring up their passion, than to restrain them and direct them toward read more

It is easier to lead men to combat, stirring up their passion, than to restrain them and direct them toward the patient labours of peace.

by Andre Gide Found in: Peace Quotes,
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Peace is not a relationship of nations. It is a condition of mind brought about by a serenity of soul. read more

Peace is not a relationship of nations. It is a condition of mind brought about by a serenity of soul. Peace is not merely the absence of war. It is also a state of mind. Lasting peace can come only to peaceful people.

by Jawaharlal Nehru Found in: Peace Quotes,
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10 million people marched against the war on 5 continents
in the most united opposition to war ever seen in read more

10 million people marched against the war on 5 continents
in the most united opposition to war ever seen in history.
Not in a single European country was opposition to the war less than 89%.

by Arundhati Roy Found in: Peace Quotes,
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And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly
host praising God, and saying
Glory read more

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly
host praising God, and saying
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward
men.

by Bible Found in: Peace Quotes,
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Nor is heaven always at peace.
[Lat., Nec sidera pacem
Semper habent.]

Nor is heaven always at peace.
[Lat., Nec sidera pacem
Semper habent.]

by Claudian (claudianus) Found in: Peace Quotes,
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Mark! where his carnage and his conquests cease,
He makes a solitude and calls it--peace!

Mark! where his carnage and his conquests cease,
He makes a solitude and calls it--peace!

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When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.

When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.

by Jimi Hendrix Found in: Peace Quotes, Power Quotes,
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