“Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.”

“Misunderstanding arising from ignorance breeds fear, and fear remains the greatest enemy of peace.”

“True there has been more talk of peace since 1945 than, I should think, at any other time in history. At least we hear more and read more about it because man's words, for good or ill, can now so e...”

“Today the predatory state, or the predatory group of states, with power of total destruction, is no more to be tolerated than the predatory individual.”

“I am grateful for the opportunities I have been given to participate in that work as a representative of my country, Canada, whose people have, I think, shown their devotion to peace.”

“The choice, however, is as clear now for nations as it was once for the individual: peace or extinction.”

“I am neither male nor female, nor am I sexless. I am the Peaceful One, whose form is self-effulgent, powerful radiance.”

“You have peace," the old woman said, "when you make it with yourself.”

“Peace cannot be achieved through violence, it can only be attained through understanding.”

“Failure to prepare is preparing to fail.”

“Astronauts are very professional and when they're preparing for launch, they prepare for it as the most serious endeavor of our lives.”

“One of the most difficult speeches to prepare is an address to a graduation class, which is why I don't often do them.”