Mikhail Gorbachev Quotes

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

We are not seeking... and looking for war with any nations. We are seeking peace and stability among all the nations in the region.

You know, I said in the U.N., I said to President Abbas, 'Look, we're in the same city, we're in the same building, for God's sake, the U.N. Let's just sit down and begin to talk peace.'

I share the opinion of those of broader vision, who see in the signs of the time hope of humanity for peace.

It is the hope of the European Union that Ariel Sharon will keep the peace process alive and continue the dialogue according to the wishes of all the parties involved.

Through mutual understanding, sincerity and goodwill, and with great wisdom and broad views, the leaders on both sides should jointly initiate new opportunities for peace, stability, cooperation and mutual benefit.

A constructive approach to diplomacy doesn't mean relinquishing one's rights. It means engaging with one's counterparts, on the basis of equal footing and mutual respect, to address shared concerns and achieve shared objectives.

Various channels of dialogue must be kept open to build trust. I will meet North Korea's leader if it is needed to develop relations between the two Koreas.

History is filled with tragic examples of wars that result from diplomatic impasse. Whether in our local communities or in international relations, the skillful use of our communicative capacities to negotiate and resolve differences is the first evidence of human wisdom.

Peace demands the united efforts of us all. Who can foresee what spark might ignite the fuse?

I often wonder if we could not solve the world's problems on a similar basis of harmony.

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 problems and resolving conflicts.

If France, Germany, and Great Britain – who have often been at war with each other – are now friends, then India, Pakistan, and China could become friends, too.

I am not—as I am sure I will be charged—for peace at any price, but for an honorable rational, and political solution to this [the Vietnam] war.

All States do not have the same interests, but are there any interests which cannot be infinitely better reconciled before than after a war?

…one of the best ways to preserve the peace was through continuing conversations between responsible officials in different countries.

History teaches us that enmity between nations—as between individuals—do not last forever.

I think it also important that the policies of the great nations be made simple and clear, so that the chance of misunderstanding is minimized.

Like all peoples, Russian millions share our longing for a friendly and peaceful world.

There are no military solutions - dialogue and diplomacy are the only guarantee of lasting peace.

We don't have to kind of be in cycles of conflict if we can find other ways to resolve these issues. We can do things that challenge the conventional thinking that, you know, 'AIPAC doesn't like this,' or 'the Israeli government doesn't like this,' or 'the Gulf countries don't like it.' It's the possibility of improved relations with adversaries.

Citizens of Ukraine will never enjoy the beauty of peace unless we settle down our relations with Russia.

While we need to provide leadership and stability to the world, we should do that through diplomacy.

Diplomacy is essential if we are to find peaceful resolutions in times of tension.

I believe that dialogue is necessary. We were unable to resolve the North Korean nuclear issue through only the sanctions and pressure.