"Can you look forward to the future of our country and imagine any state of things in which, with slavery still existing, we should be assured of permanent peace? I cannot."
― Robert Dale Owen
Topic(s):
Peace
More From Robert Dale Owen
- "There is a measure needing courage to adopt and enforce it, which I believe to be of virtue sufficient to redeem the nation in this its darkest hour: one only; I know of no other to which we may rationally trust for relief from impending dangers without and within."
- "Wisdom, prudence, forethought, these are essential. But not second to these that noble courage which adventures the right, and leaves the consequences to God."
- "Boldness and decision command, often even in evil, the respect and concurrence of mankind."
More In Peace
- "A decision once taken brings peace to a man’s mind and eases his soul."― Mika Waltari
- "My wife, my family, my friends – they’ve all taught me things about love and what that emotion really means. In a nutshell, loving someone is about giving, not receiving."― Nicholas Sparks
- "Courageous people do not fear forgiving, for the sake of peace."― Nelson Mandela