500 Quotes from Peacemakers

Those who struggle to engender peace often have the greatest insights. '500 Quotes from Peacemakers' is a collection of thoughts, reflections, and observations from some of the most important, peace-seeking figures in history. Thoughtful and incisive, they are sure to provoke some stimulating conversation. A superb read for those with an interest in getting a peek inside the minds of some of the world's greatest minds.
Mahatma Gandhi (1931 - 1948) was an Indian lawyer, who became a pioneer of non-violent resistance to civil oppression. Gautama Buddha (480 BCE - 400 BCE) was an aristocrat who eschewed materialism, in favour of spiritual reflection. He is the founder of Buddhism. Born in Tibet, the first Dalai Lama (1391 - 1474) started life as a shepherd before studying as a monk and receiving a vision during meditation.
Martin Luther King (1929 - 1969) was a Baptist minister who became the most important figure in the American Civil Rights movement. Mother Teresa (1910 - 1997) was an Albanian-Indian Catholic nun, who was canonised for her missionary work.