Antonio Guterres Quotes

Peace is produced by war.

I just want you to know that, when we talk about war, we're really talking about peace.

If you aren't please tell me how you are going to not have a war.

You don't kill your way to peace.

Peace is obtained by war.

Peace has its price, but it is much less expensive than war.

The violent will not come to a natural end.

If after negotiations there are still some differences outstanding between us, the differences will be adjusted by arms.

There is never a military solution to any problem.

There is no such thing as a conflict that cannot be ended.

We believe in resolving all disputes peacefully.

There is no alternative to peace. There is no sense to go to war.

I do not want war. I am not seeking revenge, even though I can see before my eyes the great sacrifices made by the Ukrainian people. I am seeking peace and will achieve Ukraine's unity.

In my view of the present aspect of affairs, there is no need of bloodshed and war. There is no necessity for it. I am not in favor of such a course, and I may say in advance, there will be no blood shed unless it be forced upon the government. The government will not use force unless force is used against it.

If I could cause world peace by taking someone out to lunch, I'd go, 'Well, war isn't that terrible.'

I have never advocated war except as a means of peace.

It is highly probable that in most cases, war could be avoided or ended. For discussions allow passion to subside, and to persuade alienated neighbors, or at least one of them, to listen to the voice of a conciliator is a step in the direction of peace.

Civilization, to be worthy of the name, must afford other methods of settling human differences than those of blood letting.

War is never a lasting solution for any problem.

To jaw-jaw is always better than to war-war.

Peace is much more precious than a piece of land... let there be no more wars.

The idea of reasoning with terrorists without force or with appeasement is naive, and I think it's dangerous.

Peace is something very dear. If you've been through wars and operations and battles, you want peace.

I spent an important part of my life participating in conflicts. But for me, conflict was not the main principle.

But when will our leaders learn - war is not the answer.