“Except life itself, there is probably nothing that men cherish as much as peace. And perhaps more of us do not find it because we do not understand the nature of peace.”

“Peace cannot [be wrapped up and brought] home to us in a surprise package. There is something in its making that must come from us.”

“Peace belongs to an attitude of mind that leaves the windows of the soul open to all truth and the will to live in accordance with that truth.”

“If we would have the peace we cherish [in our own lives and in the world], we must pursue it earnestly and heroically. [It is] an urgent obligation.”

Preliminary Thoughts on Peace Richard L. Evans, Past President of Rotary International Interfaith Ambassador of Peace “May peace be with you, this day and always.”