Quote by Gustav Stresemann
For the victor peace means the preservation of the position of pow

For the victor peace means the preservation of the position of power which he has secured. For the vanquished it means resigning himself to the position left to him. – Gustav Stresemann

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In every man the memory of the struggles and the heroes of the past is alive. But these memories are not incompatible with the desire for peace in the future. – Gustav Stresemann

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If one seeks to analyze experiences and reactions to the first postwar years, I hope one may say without being accused of bias that it is easier for the victor than for the vanquished to advocate peace. – Gustav Stresemann

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The concept of active cooperation has taken the place of opposition to the new form of government and of dreamy resignation entranced with the beauty of times past. – Gustav Stresemann

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Some people put up a peace sign with one hand. Some people put up the middle finger instead. I use two hands and put up both. – Brian Celio

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Israel welcomes the wind of change, and sees a window of opportunity. Democratic and science-based economies by nature desire peace. Israel does not want to be an island of affluence in an ocean of poverty. Improvements in our neighbours lives mean improvements to the neighbourhood in which we live. – Shimon Peres

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Now for my own case, I bless the Lord that, for all that hath been said of me, my conscience doth not condemn me. I do not say I am free of sin, but I am at peace with God through a slain Mediator and I believe that there is no salvation but only in Christ. – Donald Cargill

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In a case like Iraq the UN has again shown what important role it plays as the guarantor for protecting international peace and stability in the global political structure. – Anna Lindh

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