The old proverb that Beelzebub has to be driven out by Beelzebub is a dangerous one: the use of evil will create more evil, war more hostile feelings, and the use of force more need of force.
—Fridtjof Nansen
Topics: War
I demolish my bridges behind me … then there is no choice but forward.
—Fridtjof Nansen
Topics: Reflection, Moving on, Regret, Past
Social problems can no longer be solved by class warfare any more than international problems can be solved by wars between nations. Warfare is negative and will sooner or later lead to destruction, while good will and cooperation are positive and supply the only safe basis for building a better future.
—Fridtjof Nansen
Topics: Society
If nations could overcome the mutual fear and distrust whose somber shadow is now thrown over the world, and could meet with confidence and good will to settle their possible differences, they would easily be able to establish a lasting peace.
—Fridtjof Nansen
Topics: War
Wondering Whom to Read Next?
- Jane Addams American Social Reformer
- Charles G. Dawes American Diplomat, Politician
- Wilfred Grenfell Canadian Humanitarian
- J. M. Barrie Scottish Novelist
- John Stuart Mill English Philosopher, Economist
- James Anthony Froude British Historian
- Andrew Carnegie Scottish-American Industrialist, Philanthropist
- Katharine Whitehorn English Journalist
- John Cleese British Comic Actor, Writer
- Rudyard Kipling British Children’s Books Writer
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