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The pursuit of peace and progress cannot end in a few years in either victory or defeat. The pursuit of peace and progre
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"The pursuit of peace and progress cannot end in a few years in either victory or defeat. The pursuit of peace and progress, with its trials and its errors, its successes and its setbacks, can never be relaxed and never abandoned"

- Dag Hammarskjold

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This quote by Dag Hammarskjold speaks with the concept that the pursuit of peace and development is an ongoing effort that can not be abandoned. It is a journey that will have its successes and its setbacks, its victories and its beats. It is a journey that will take years, and will not end in a couple of years with a conclusive victory or defeat. The pursuit of peace and development is a long-lasting commitment that requires commitment and perseverance. It is a journey that should never ever be unwinded or abandoned, no matter how challenging it might be. It is a journey that must be taken with guts and optimism, and with the understanding that it will take some time and effort to attain the desired outcome.

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Dag Hammarskjold This quote is written / told by Dag Hammarskjold between July 29, 1905 and September 18, 1961. He was a famous Diplomat from Sweden. The author also have 44 other quotes.

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