Of all our dreams today there is none more important - or so hard to realise - than that of peace in the world. May we never lose our faith in it or our resolve to do everything that can be done to convert it one day into reality. Lester B. Pearson convertdaydream share on social
No state, furthermore, unless it has aggressive military designs such as those which consumed Nazi leaders in the thirties, is likely to divert to defense any more of its resources and wealth and energy than seems necessary. Lester B. Pearson aggressiveconsumedefense share on social
Until the last great war, a general expectation of material improvement was an idea peculiar to Western man. Now war and its aftermath have made economic and social progress a political imperative in every quarter of the globe. Lester B. Pearson aftermatheconomicexpectation share on social
And I have lived since - as you have - in a period of cold war, during which we have ensured by our achievements in the science and technology of destruction that a third act in this tragedy of war will result in the peace of extinction. Lester B. Pearson achievementactcold share on social
The scientific and technological discoveries that have made war so infinitely more terrible for us are part of the same process that has knit us all so much more closely together. Lester B. Pearson closelydiscoveryinfinitely Change image and share on social
When you're special to a cat, you're special indeed, she brings to you the gift of her preference of you, the sight of you, the sound of your voice, the touch of your hand. Lester B. Pearson bringcatgift Change image and share on social
I cannot think of anything more difficult than to say something which would be worthy of this impressive and, for me, memorable occasion, and of the ideals and purposes which inspired the Nobel Peace Award. Lester B. Pearson awarddifficultideal share on social
We know now that in modern warfare, fought on any considerable scale, there can be no possible economic gain for any side. Win or lose, there is nothing but waste and destruction. Lester B. Pearson considerabledestructioneconomic Change image and share on social
Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects. Lester B. Pearson bluntobjectpolitic Change image and share on social
It has too often been too easy for rulers and governments to incite man to war. Lester B. Pearson easygovernmentincite Change image and share on social