Well I think by any expectation South Africa has come a tremendously long way. We've seen a society that many people thought couldn't withstand a peaceful transition to democracy without a great deal of violence in fact make that transition and do it in relative peace and security.

I wish the Peace Corps and its volunteers continued success and perseverance. We are grateful for their contributions to society and dedication to providing assistance where it is needed. May the Peace Corps continue its legacy of service both at home and abroad.

Society has arisen out of the works of peace the essence of society is peacemaking.

By focusing once and for all on helping the Palestinians build a free society I have no doubt that an historic compromise between Israelis and Palestinians can be reached and that peace can prevail.

Modern society based as it is on the division of labor can be preserved only under conditions of lasting peace.

In a multi-racial society trust understanding and tolerance are the cornerstones of peace and order.

But in terms of how people live together how we minimize the prospects of conflict and maximize the prospects of peace the place of religion in our society today is essential.

In many ways when you're a Nobel peace laureate you have an obligation to humankind to society.

In every society in human history including the United States those in power seek to imbue themselves with the attributes of religion and patriotism as a way of getting greater support for their policy and insulating themselves from any criticism.

Patriotism is an ephemeral motive that scarcely ever outlasts the particular threat to society that aroused it.