Ralph Johnson Bunche (1903–71) was an American political scientist, academic, and diplomat who received the 1950 Nobel Peace Prize for his late 1940s mediation in Israel. He was the first African American and the first American person of color to be so honored in the history of the prize. He was involved in the formation and administration of the United Nations. In 1963, he was awarded the Medal of Freedom by President John F. Kennedy.
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Heads are wisest when they are cool, and hearts are strongest when they beat in response to noble ideals.
—Ralph Bunche
Topics: Ideals
You can surmount the obstacles in your path if you are determined, courageous and hard-working. Never be fainthearted. Be resolute, but never bitter … Permit no one to dissuade you from pursuing the goals you set for yourselves. Do not fear to pioneer, to venture down new paths of endeavor.
—Ralph Bunche
Topics: Bitterness, Courage to Begin
There are no warlike people, just warlike leaders.
—Ralph Bunche
Topics: War, Leadership
If you want to get across an idea, wrap it up in a person.
—Ralph Bunche
Topics: Ideas
The United Nations is our one great hope for a peaceful and free world.
—Ralph Bunche
Topics: Nationality
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