For ages the world has been living by the stupidity of an old Roman adage that says if you want peace, prepare for war. As if anything said in ancient times must be wise, people have used this phrase to justify some of the most unjustifiable arms build-ups, which, far from creating peace, has only become a self-fulfilling prophecy.
War, and the preparation for war, are the two greatest obstacles to human progress, fostering a vicious cycle of arms buildups, violence and poverty. - Oscar Arias
War, and the preparation for war, are the two greatest obstacles to human progress, fostering a vicious cycle of arms buildups, violence and poverty.
- Oscar Arias
We are calling on countries that supply weapons to comply with certain restrictions: not to sell weapons to human rights abusers, not to sell them to… - Oscar Arias
We are calling on countries that supply weapons to comply with certain restrictions: not to sell weapons to human rights abusers, not to sell them to…
Peace is a never ending process... It cannot ignore our differences or overlook our common interests. It requires us to work and live together. - Oscar Arias
Peace is a never ending process... It cannot ignore our differences or overlook our common interests. It requires us to work and live together.
My country is a country of teachers. It is therefore a country of peace. We discuss our successes and failures in complete freedom. Because our count… - Oscar Arias
My country is a country of teachers. It is therefore a country of peace. We discuss our successes and failures in complete freedom. Because our count…
The existence of nuclear weapons presents a clear and present danger to life on Earth. - Oscar Arias
The existence of nuclear weapons presents a clear and present danger to life on Earth.
The best way to perpetuate poverty is spending on arms, and poverty itself is a form of violence. The wealthy industrialized countries have been too … - Oscar Arias
The best way to perpetuate poverty is spending on arms, and poverty itself is a form of violence. The wealthy industrialized countries have been too …
The existence of nuclear weapons presents a clear and present danger to life on Earth. Nuclear arms cannot bolster the security of any nation because… - Oscar Arias
The existence of nuclear weapons presents a clear and present danger to life on Earth. Nuclear arms cannot bolster the security of any nation because…
Peace is a never-ending process, the work of many decisions by many people in many countries. It is an attitude, a way of life, a way of solving prob… - Oscar Arias
Peace is a never-ending process, the work of many decisions by many people in many countries. It is an attitude, a way of life, a way of solving prob…
I cannot accept that to be realistic means to tolerate misery, violence and hate. I do not believe that the hungry man should be treated as subversiv… - Oscar Arias
I cannot accept that to be realistic means to tolerate misery, violence and hate. I do not believe that the hungry man should be treated as subversiv…
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