International Day Of Peace 2020: 'Shaping Peace Together', 10 quotes that support non-violence - Times Now

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Monday, September 21, 2020

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Key Highlights

• Every year, September 21 is observed as International Day of Peace every year

• The day intends to emphasise the importance of peace and non-violence in the world

Every year on September 21, the world celebrates International Day of Peace as it observes 24 hours of non-violence and ceasefire. This year, the day is being celebrated amidst the coronavirus pandemic. The United Nations (UN) said that for this year, the theme for the International Day of Peace is "Shaping Peace Together". 

The International Day of Peace was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1981. In 2001, the UN General Assembly voted and declared it a day that supports non-violence and ceasefire. Here are 10 quotes that advocate the importance of non-violence and peace- 

• "It isn’t enough to talk about peace. One must believe in it. And it isn’t enough to believe in it. One must work at it."- Eleanor Roosevelt
• "I do not want the peace that passeth understanding. I want the understanding which bringeth peace." - Helen Keller
• "Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be achieved by understanding." - Albert Einstein
• “Peace comes from being able to contribute the best that we have, and all that we are, toward creating a world that supports everyone. But it is also securing the space for others to contribute the best that they have and all that they are.” - Hafsat Abiola
• "The world is now too small for anything but brotherhood."- Arthur Powell Davies
• “Not one of us can rest, be happy, be at home, be at peace with ourselves, until we end hatred and division.” - John Lewis
• "Do your little bit of good where you are; its those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world. "- Desmond Tutu 
• "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace." - Jimi Hendrix
• "You were placed on this earth to create not to compete." - Robert Anthony
• "The practice of peace and reconciliation is one of the most vital and artistic of human actions." - Thich Nhat Hanh

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