Quote by Nelson Mandela
Intervention only works when the people concerned seem to be keen

Intervention only works when the people concerned seem to be keen for peace. – Nelson Mandela

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Our single most important challenge is therefore to help establish a social order in which the freedom of the individual will truly mean the freedom of the individual. – Nelson Mandela

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I dream of the realization of the unity of Africa, whereby its leaders combine in their efforts to solve the problems of this continent. I dream of our vast deserts, of our forests, of all our great wildernesses. – Nelson Mandela

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To solve the problem of organizing world peace we must establish world law and order. – Arthur Henderson

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I have many times asked myself whether there can be more potent advocates of peace upon earth through the years to come than this massed multitude of silent witnesses to the desolation of war. – King George V

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Peace

The United Nations will be at the heart of our international activities. France will assume its full responsibilities at the Security Council by putting its status at the service of peace, respect for human rights and development. – Francois Hollande

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Of one thing I am certain, the body is not the measure of healing, peace is the measure. – Phyllis McGinley

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