“There can be no peace in the world so long as a large proportion of the population lack the necessities of life and believe that a change of the political and economic system will make them available. World peace must be based on world plenty.”~John Boyd Orr Scottish teacher, medical doctor, biologist, nutritional physiologist, politician, … Continue reading Random Quote for September 23, 2025
“If you do not find peace within, you will not find it anywhere else. The Goal of Life is the attainment of Peace and not the achievement of power, name, fame and wealth.”~Swami Sivananda Hindu spiritual teacher and yoga guru Swami Sivananda was born on this day in 1887.
“All conflicts can be resolved. Wars and conflicts are not inevitable. They are caused by human beings. There are always interests that are furthered by war. Therefore those who have power and influence can also stop them. Peace is a question of will.”~Martti Ahtisaari Finnish politician, president, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, diplomat, mediator, and peace … Continue reading Random Quote for June 23, 2025
“There remain times when one can only endure. One lives on, one doesn’t die, and the only thing that one can do, is to fill one’s mind and time as far as possible with the concerns of other people. It doesn’t bring immediate peace, but it brings the dawn nearer.”~A. C. Benson English essayist, poet, … Continue reading Random Quote for April 24, 2025
“Those who are at war with others are not at peace with themselves.”~William Hazlitt English essayist, painter, social commentator, philosopher, and drama and literary critic William Hazlitt was born on this day in 1778.
“Respect for the rights of others means peace.”~Benito Juárez Mexican politician, military commander, lawyer, and president Benito Juárez was born on this day in 1806.
“For the only way in which a durable peace can be created is by world-wide restoration of economic activity and international trade.”~James Forrestal The first United States secretary of defense, James Forrestal, was born on this day in 1892.
“We should learn to live and love our neighbors as ourselves for the sake of peace and progress.”~David McCallum Scottish actor and musician David McCallum was born on this day in 1933.
“The question whether the long effort to put an end to war can succeed without another major convulsion challenges not only our minds but our sense of responsibility.” ~Emily Greene Balch American professor, writer, economist, sociologist, and pacifist Emily Greene Balch was born on this day in 1867.
“Peace will come to the hearts of men when they realize their oneness with the universe, It is every where.” ~Black Elk Wičháša wakȟáŋ (”medicine man, holy man”) and heyoka of the Oglala Lakota people, Black Elk was born on this day in 1863.
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