Richard Evelyn Byrd: Quotes about peace

Richard Evelyn Byrd was Medal of Honor recipient and United States Navy officer. Explore interesting quotes on peace.
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“The right things lead to rational behavior — such as the substitution of reason for force — and so to freedom. The wrong things lead to brute force and slavery.
But the peace I describe is not passive. It must be won.”

Richard Evelyn Byrd

Source: Alone (1938), Ch. 6
Context: The things that mankind has tested and found right make for harmony and progress — or peace; and the things it has found wrong hinder progress and make for discord. The right things lead to rational behavior — such as the substitution of reason for force — and so to freedom. The wrong things lead to brute force and slavery.
But the peace I describe is not passive. It must be won. Real peace comes from struggle that involves such things as effort, discipline, enthusiasm. This is also the way to strength. An inactive peace may lead to sensuality and flabbiness, which are discordant. It is often necessary to fight to lessen discord. This is the paradox.

Peace , Behavior , Freedom

“No woman has ever stepped on Little America — and we have found it to be the most silent and peaceful place in the world.”

Richard Evelyn Byrd

As quoted in The Oakland Tribune (26 November 1955)

World , Peace

“I am hopeful that Antarctica in its symbolic robe of white will shine forth as a continent of peace as nations working together there in the cause of science set an example of international cooperation.”

Richard Evelyn Byrd

Statement made during International Geophysical Year (IGY) operations in 1957, inscribed on the Byrd Memorial at McMurdo Station, Antartica

Peace , Hope , Science