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"I cannot think of anything more difficult than to say something which would be worthy of this impressive and, for me, memorable occasion, and of the ideals and purposes which inspired the Nobel Peace Award"

- Lester B. Pearson

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This quote by Lester B. Pearson speaks with the trouble of discovering the right words to reveal the significance of a memorable event. Pearson is describing the Nobel Peace Prize, an award that is offered to people who have actually made a substantial contribution to peace and justice on the planet. Pearson acknowledges the problem of finding words that are worthy of such an impressive and remarkable event, as well as the ideals and purposes that influenced the Nobel Peace Prize. He is revealing his appreciation for the award and individuals who have actually been bestowed it, and his acknowledgment of the difficulty of discovering words that can effectively reveal the value of the award and its recipients.

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Lester B. Pearson This quote is written / told by Lester B. Pearson between April 23, 1897 and December 27, 1972. He was a famous Politician from Canada. The author also have 28 other quotes.

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