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" It is an unfortunate fact that we can secure peace only by preparing for war. "

John F. Kennedy

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" That idea of peace and love toward humanity shouldn't be nationalistic or denominational. It should be a chief concern for all mankind. "

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" Some might complain that nuclear disarmament is little more than a dream. But that ignores the very tangible benefits disarmament would bring for all humankind. Its success would strengthen international peace and security. It would free up vast and much-needed resources for social and economic development. It would advance the rule of law. "

" Those who are at war with others are not at peace with themselves. "

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" It's fine to eat dessert when I want to eat dessert because that will give me the peace of mind I need. I'll know that if I ate chocolate cake, maybe I won't the next day. "

" Cross the meadow and the stream and listen as the peaceful water brings peace upon your soul. "

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" An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind. "

" Nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation are not utopian ideals. They are critical to global peace and security. "

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" All my life, I have maintained that the people of the world can learn to live together in peace if they are not brought up in prejudice. "

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" If you want to be a voice for peace in the world, begin by making peace a permanent condition of your own life. "

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" We all need to work together, because there are no jobs on a dead planet; there is no equity without rights to decent work and social protection, no social justice without a shift in governance and ambition, and, ultimately, no peace for the peoples of the world without the guarantees of sustainability. "

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