Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.
Peace is not merely the absence of visible conflict.
If you want peace, work for justice.
It isn't enough to talk about peace. One must believe in it. And it isn't enough to believe in it. One must work at it.
Peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek, but a means by which we arrive at that goal.
When will our consciences grow so tender that we will act to prevent human misery rather than avenge it?
True peace is not merely the absence of tension: it is the presence of justice.
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace.
If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner.
For peace is not mere absence of war, but is a virtue that springs from force of character: for obedience is the constant will to execute what, by the general decree of the commonwealth, ought to be done.
You can't separate peace from freedom because no one can be at peace unless he has his freedom.
We have guided missiles and misguided men.
It is not enough to say we must not wage war. It is necessary to love peace and sacrifice for it.
Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
The hope of a secure and livable world lies with disciplined nonconformists who are dedicated to justice, peace and brotherhood.
If you want peace, you don't talk to your friends. You talk to your enemies.
Whatever affects one directly affects all indirectly.
Peace and justice are two sides of the same coin.
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