Those who struggle to engender peace often have the greatest insights.
â500 Quotes from Peacemakersâ is a collection of thoughts, reflections, and observations from some of the most important, peace-seeking figures in history.
Thoughtful and incisive, they are sure to provoke some stimulating conversation.
A superb read for those with an interest in getting a peek inside the minds of some of the worldâs greatest minds.
Mahatma Gandhi (1931 â 1948) was an Indian lawyer, who became a pioneer of non-violent resistance to civil oppression. Gautama Buddha (480 BCE â 400 BCE) was an aristocrat who eschewed materialism, in favour of spiritual reflection. He is the founder of Buddhism.
Born in Tibet, the first Dalai Lama (1391 â 1474) started life as a shepherd before studying as a monk and receiving a vision during meditation. Martin Luther King (1929 â 1969) was a Baptist minister who became the most important figure in the American Civil Rights movement. Mother Teresa (1910 â 1997) was an Albanian-Indian Catholic nun, who was canonised for her missionary work.
