It is an unfortunate fact that we can secure peace only by preparing for war.
Date of birth: 1917-05-29
Date of death: 1963-11-22
Quotes number: 107
Nationality: American
Profession: President
I can certainly put myself in Israel's shoes. They are humans just like we are. They want peace and security inside their borders.
For behind all imperialism is ultimately the imperialistic individual, just as behind all peace is ultimately the peaceful individual.
If they want peace, nations should avoid the pin-pricks that precede cannon shots.
One cannot subdue a man by holding back his hands. Lasting peace comes not from force.
Peace is liberty in tranquillity.
I don't know whether war is an interlude during peace, or peace an interlude during war.
I am not only a pacifist but a militant pacifist. I am willing to fight for peace. Nothing will end war unless the people themselves refuse to go to war.
Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.
I think that people want peace so much that one of these days government had better get out of their way and let them have it.
Peace and justice are two sides of the same coin.
