"But the Western countries that link their partnership with the poorest countries with respect for democracy also have to consider that they have obligations towards these countries."
-Omar Bongo
respectView Quote
"But since independence, Gabon is one of the few countries in Central Africa that enjoys peace and stability.“
-Omar Bongo
posted in peace
Other Quotes
Discover more inspiring quotes from our collection
"For about ten years now, the struggle for democracy and the respect of human rights has been in the focus point - if not a commodity - of political groups aiming to rise to power."
-Omar Bongo
respectView Quote
"I'm not aiming for the Nobel Peace Prize!"
-Omar Bongo
peaceView Quote
"My actions to promote peace, the mediation missions which I carried out during many conflicts, which very often occurred between brothers of the same country, are not driven by any ulterior motives or any calculations based on personal ambitions."
-Omar Bongo
peaceView Quote
"When they favor the access of other people to education and health care, the countries of the North not only demonstrate generosity or solidarity, but also implement the principles of respecting and promoting human rights."
-Omar Bongo
healthView Quote
"The free market economy is supposed to be the only path leading to the happiness of humanity by promoting wealth and prosperity, power and influence of nations."
-Omar Bongo
happinessView Quote
Same Category
More quotes in this category
"When I sing, I have a sense of peace, I feel like my brain turns off, and I become the core person of who I am - the essence of me. I feel connected to whatever is out there. It's almost like I leave my body and get to watch."
-Michelle Branch
peaceView Quote
"The Israeli people must be free to live in peace and security."
-Chuck Hagel
peaceView Quote
"As they say, one thing led to another, and, ultimately, the British and Irish governments asked me to serve as chairman of the peace negotiations, which ironically began six years ago this week."
-George J. Mitchell
peaceView Quote
"On Memorial Day, I don't want to only remember the combatants. There were also those who came out of the trenches as writers and poets, who started preaching peace, men and women who have made this world a kinder place to live."
-Eric Burdon
peaceView Quote
"Treaties of peace, made after war, are entrusted to individuals to negotiate and carry out."
-Richard Cobden
peaceView Quote
"I therefore declare, that if you wish any remission of the taxation which falls upon the homes of the people of England and Wales, you can only find it by reducing the great military establishments, and diminishing the money paid to fighting men in time of peace."
-Richard Cobden
peaceView Quote