Tag: Lester B. Pearson

Categories
Lester B. Pearson war

Lester B. Pearson | war

The grim fact is that we prepare for war like precocious giants, and for peace like retarded pygmies.

Categories
Lester B. Pearson war

Lester B. Pearson | war

As a soldier, I survived World War I when most of my comrades did not.

Categories
Lester B. Pearson war

Lester B. Pearson | war

It has too often been too easy for rulers and governments to incite man to war.

Categories
Lester B. Pearson technology

Lester B. Pearson | technology

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.

Categories
Lester B. Pearson society

Lester B. Pearson | society

The stark and inescapable fact is that today we cannot defend our society by war since total war is total destruction, and if war is used as an instrument of policy, eventually we will have total war.

Categories
Lester B. Pearson science

Lester B. Pearson | science

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.

Categories
Lester B. Pearson politics

Lester B. Pearson | politics

Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.

Categories
Lester B. Pearson peace

Lester B. Pearson | peace

The choice, however, is as clear now for nations as it was once for the individual: peace or extinction.

Categories
Lester B. Pearson peace

Lester B. Pearson | peace

True there has been more talk of peace since 1945 than, I should think, at any other time in history. At least we hear more and read more about it because man’s words, for good or ill, can now so easily reach the millions.

Categories
Lester B. Pearson peace

Lester B. Pearson | peace

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.

An abundance mindset also helps improve your relationships. Book your exclusive appointment. Crafting the perfect intimate wedding experience.