"True, permanent peace can never be restored, until slavery, the occasion of the war, has ceased." ― Gerrit Smith Topic(s): Peace More From Gerrit Smith "The only ground on which a neutral State can claim respect at the hands of belligerents is, that, so far as she is concerned, their rights are protected." "I trust, that your readers will not construe my words to mean, that I would not have gone to a 3 o’clock in the morning session, for the sake of defeating the Nebraska bill." "I welcomed the organization of the Anti-slavery Society." More In Peace "As the war on terror continues, Americans must honor the brave men and women who gave their lives for the protection of this nation and the hope of peace."― Dan Lipinski "The forces that are driving mankind toward unity and peace are deep-seated and powerful. They are material and natural, as well as moral and intellectual."― Arthur Henderson "The need for peace in Northern Ireland goes well beyond political stability. It now speaks to regional Europe and even global stability."― Hillary Clinton