Ronald Reagan on Peace
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“Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to cope with conflict by peaceful means.”
Speaking during a luncheon with the UN Secretary-General in 1982, Ronald Reagan emphasized the demanding and pragmatic requirements for preserving peace in a nuclear age.
“With the destructive power of today's weapons, keeping the peace is not just a goal; it's a sacred obligation. But maintaining peace requires more than sincerity and idealism—more than optimism and good will. As you know well, peace is a product of hard, strenuous labor by those dedicated to its preservation. It requires realism, not wishful thinking.”