We know now that in modern warfare, foug...

Destruction Now Nothing

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

Other quotes by Lester B. Pearson

Ideals Peace

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

Life Will

The life of states cannot, any more than the life of individuals, be conditioned by the force and the will of a unit, however powerful, but by the consensus of a group, which must one day include all states.

- Lester B. Pearson

Wealth

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

Peace Will

As for the promotion of peace congresses we have had our meetings and assemblies, but the promotion through them of the determined and effective will to peace displaying itself in action and policy remains to be achieved.

- Lester B. Pearson

Politics

Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.

- Lester B. Pearson

Purpose First Man

As to the first, I do not know that I have done very much myself to promote fraternity between nations but I do know that there can be no more important purpose for any man's activity or interests.

- Lester B. Pearson

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