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Former Prime Minister of Canada

Lester Bowles Pearson, a former Prime Minister of Canada, was born on April 23, 1897, and died on December 27, 1972. He played a significant role in Canadian politics and international affairs, known for his diplomatic skills and methods of peaceful conflict resolution.

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“The best defence of peace is not power, but the removal of the causes of war, and international agreements which will put peace on a stronger foundation, than the terror of destruction.”

War Causes Destruction Stronger Foundation International Terror Agreement Defence Removal Causes Of War

Book:Mike: the memoirs of the Right Honourable Lester B. Pearson

Source: Mike: the memoirs of the Right Honourable Lester B. Pearson

“Today the predatory state, or the predatory group of states, with power of total destruction, is no more to be tolerated than the predatory individual.”

States Today Individual Groups Destruction Predatory

Book:The Four Faces of Peace and the International Outlook: Statements

Source: The Four Faces of Peace and the International Outlook: Statements

“And I have lived since - as you have - in a period of cold war, during which we have ensured by our achievements in the science and technology of destruction that a third act in this tragedy of war will result in the peace of extinction.”

War Results Technology Cold Periods Achievement Destruction Thirds Tragedy Cold War Extinction Science And Technology

Book:The Four Faces of Peace and the International Outlook: Statements

Source: The Four Faces of Peace and the International Outlook: Statements

“We know now that in modern warfare, fought on any considerable scale, there can be no possible economic gain for any side. Win or lose, there is nothing but waste and destruction.”

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Book:The Four Faces of Peace and the International Outlook: Statements

Source: The Four Faces of Peace and the International Outlook: Statements

About the Author

Born: April 23, 1897
Died: December 27, 1972
Known for: Former Prime Minister of Canada
Quotes: 37

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The Four Faces of Peace and the International Outlook: StatementsRelated source material

Mike: the memoirs of the Right Honourable Lester B. PearsonRelated source material

Peace in the family of manRelated source material

Words and Occasions: An Anthology of Speeches and Articles Selected from His PapersRelated source material

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