“We need a type of patriotism that recognizes the virtues of those who are opposed to us.”~Francis John McConnell American social reformer and a bishop in the Methodist Episcopal Church Francis John McConnell was born on this day in 1871.
Peace
Random Quote for July 27, 2026
“I wish I knew how we achieve the goal of world peace. My bumper sticker reads ‘Just Another Version of You.’ The sooner we agree that we’re just other versions of each other—we human beings—the sooner we will find some sense of world peace.”~Norman Lear American screenwriter and producer Norman Lear was born on this … Continue reading Random Quote for July 27, 2026
Random Quote for July 16, 2026
“The one common undertaking and universal instrument of the great majority of the human race is the United Nations. A patient, constructive long-term use of its potentialities can bring a real and secure peace to the world.”~Trygve Lie Norwegian politician, labor leader, government official, and author Trygve Lie was born on this day in 1896.
Random Quote for June 19, 2026
“Every thought, every word, and every action that adds to the positive and the wholesome is a contribution to peace. Each and every one of us is capable of making such a contribution.”~Aung San Suu Kyi Burmese politician, diplomat, and author Aung San Suu Kyi was born on this day in 1945.
Random Quote for June 17, 2026
“To have peace with this peculiar life; to accept what we do not understand; to wait calmly for what awaits us, you have to be wiser than I am.”~M. C. Escher Dutch graphic artist M. C. Escher was born on this day in 1898.
Random Quote for June 16, 2026
“Wisdom and peace come when you start living the life the creator intended for you.”~Geronimo Ndendahe Apache Bedonkohe band military leader and medicine man Geronimo was born on this day in 1829.
Random Quote for June 13, 2026
“The world is over-armed and peace is under-funded.”~Ban Ki-moon South Korean politician, diplomat, and former Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon was born on this day in 1944.
Random Quote for June 12, 2026
“I feel the suffering of millions. And yet, when I look up at the sky, I somehow feel that every-thing will change for the better, that this cruelty too shall end, that peace and tranquility will return once more.”~Anne Frank German-born Jew Anne Frank was born on this day in 1929.
Random Quote for April 06, 2026
“Having known war I know the value of peace. Having lived under government control I know the value of freedom. Having lived with hatred, terror and corruption I know the value of faith and forgiveness.”~Phan Thị Kim Phúc South Vietnamese-born Canadian woman and child war victim activist Phan Thị Kim Phúc was born on this … Continue reading Random Quote for April 06, 2026
Random Quote for January 08, 2026
“We cannot have peace if we are only concerned with peace. War is not an accident. It is the logical outcome of a certain way of life. If we want to attack war, we have to attack that way of life.”~A. J. Muste Dutch-born American clergyman and political activist A. J. Muste was born on … Continue reading Random Quote for January 08, 2026
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