“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.
“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.
“When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace.” ~Jimi Hendrix American guitarist, songwriter, and singer Jimi Hendrix was born on this day in 1942.
“Eternal Inner Peace has to be cultivated daily.” ~Delphine de Girardin French author Delphine de Girardin was born on this day in 1804.
“How old are you Johnny?” she asked.“Sixteen.”“And what's that-a boy or a man?”He laughed. “A boy in time of peace and a man in time of war.”~Esther Forbes(1997). “Johnny Tremain: and related readings” American novelist, historian, and children's writer, Esther Forbes was born on this day in 1891.
“The greatest warriors are the ones who fight for peace.”~Holly Near American singer-songwriter, actress, teacher, and activist Holly Near was born on this day in 1949.
“Of one thing I am certain, the body is not the measure of healing, peace is the measure.”~Phyllis McGinley American children’s author and poet Phyllis McGinley was born on this day in 1905.
“The most valuable possession you can own is an open heart. The most powerful weapon you can be is an instrument of peace.”~Carlos Santana Mexican-American guitarist Carlos Santana was born on this day in 1947.
A piece of my scattered mind.
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