Quotes About Peace

There are many people who feel that it is useless and futile to continue talking about peace and non-violence against a government whose only reply is savage attacks on an unarmed and defenceless people.

As I walked out the door toward the gate that would lead to my freedom, I knew if I didn't leave my bitterness and hatred behind, I'd still be in prison.

During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to this struggle of the African people. I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die.

You will achieve more in this world through acts of mercy than you will through acts of retribution.

We know too well that our freedom is incomplete without the freedom of the Palestinians.

Let there be justice for all. Let there be peace for all. Let there be work, bread, water and salt for all. Let each know that for each the body, the mind and the soul have been freed to fulfill themselves.

Tread softly, Brathe peacefully, Laugh hysterically.

If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner. -Nelson Mandela, activist, South African president, Nobel Peace Prize (b. 1918)

I dream of an Africa which is in peace with itself.

Peace is the greatest weapon for development that any person can have.

Courageous people do not fear forgiving, for the sake of peace.

Resentment is a method of self harm. "As I walked out the door toward the gate that would lead to my freedom, I knew if I didn't leave my bitterness and hatred behind, I'd still be in prison.

If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner.

We forgive but not forgotten

Although I am a gregarious person, I love solitude even more.

Having resentment against someone is like drinking poison and thinking it will kill your enemy.

I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination," he told the court. "I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons will live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal for which I hope to live for and to see realized. But my lord, if it needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die.

To make peace with an enemy one must work with that enemy, and that enemy becomes one's partner.

Tread softly, Breathe peacefully, Laugh hysterically." ? Nelson Mandela

Non-violence is a good policy when conditions permit.

Peace is not just the absence of conflict; peace is the creation of an environment where all can flourish regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, class, caste or any other social markers of difference.

overcoming fear, personal scarifies for the cause of freedom of all, and ability to see good in your enemies – No one is born hating another person because of the color of your skin, or his background, or his religion … if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love.

Crime must be brought under control... Freedom without civility, freedom without the ability to live in peace, was not true freedom at all.

Friends, comrades and fellow South Africans. I greet you all in the name of peace, democracy and freedom for all! I stand here before you not as a prophet but as a humble servant of you, the people. Your tireless and heroic sacrifices have made it possible for me to be here today. I therefore place the remaining years of my life in your hands.