As a first step there must be an offer to achieve equality of rights in disarmament by abolishing the weapons forbidden to the Central Powers by the Peace Treaties. Arthur Henderson on equality
It is because I believe that it is in the power of such nations to lead the world back into the paths of peace that I propose to devote myself to explaining what, in my opinion, can and should be done to banish the fear of war that hangs so heavily over the world. Arthur Henderson on fear
Thus, the struggle for peace includes the struggle for freedom and justice for the masses of all countries. Arthur Henderson on freedom
The more the history of the World War and what led up to it is studied, the more clearly those tragic years become revealed as a vast collapse of civilization. Arthur Henderson on history
Those nations have a very great responsibility at this juncture of the world's affairs, for by throwing their joint weight into the scales of history on the right side, they may tip the balance decisively in favour of peace. Arthur Henderson on history
Whatever we do or fail to do will influence the course of history. Arthur Henderson on history
The forces that are driving mankind toward unity and peace are deep-seated and powerful. They are material and natural, as well as moral and intellectual. Arthur Henderson on peace
It has become impossible to give up the enterprise of disarmament without abandoning the whole great adventure of building up a collective peace system. Arthur Henderson on peace
To solve the problem of organizing world peace we must establish world law and order. Arthur Henderson on peace
Another essential to a universal and durable peace is social justice. Arthur Henderson on peace
As a first step there must be an offer to achieve equality of rights in disarmament by abolishing the weapons forbidden to the Central Powers by the Peace Treaties. Arthur Henderson on peace
He would see civilization in danger of perishing under the oppression of a gigantic paradox: he would see multitudes of people starving in the midst of plenty, and nations preparing for war although pledged to peace. Arthur Henderson on peace
It is because I believe that it is in the power of such nations to lead the world back into the paths of peace that I propose to devote myself to explaining what, in my opinion, can and should be done to banish the fear of war that hangs so heavily over the world. Arthur Henderson on peace
The Disarmament Conference has become the focal point of a great struggle between anarchy and world order... between those who think in terms of inevitable armed conflict and those who seek to build a universal and durable peace. Arthur Henderson on peace
The question is, what are we to do in order to consolidate peace on a universal and durable foundation, and what are the essential elements of such a peace? Arthur Henderson on peace
The years of the economic depression have been years of political reaction, and that is why the economic crisis has generated a world peace crisis. Arthur Henderson on peace
Those nations have a very great responsibility at this juncture of the world's affairs, for by throwing their joint weight into the scales of history on the right side, they may tip the balance decisively in favour of peace. Arthur Henderson on peace
Thus, the struggle for peace includes the struggle for freedom and justice for the masses of all countries. Arthur Henderson on peace
In almost every country there are elements of opinion which would welcome such a conclusion because they wish to return to the politics of the balance of power, unrestricted and unregulated armaments, international anarchy, and preparation for war. Arthur Henderson on politics
On the contrary, the characteristic element of the present situation is that economic questions have finally and irrevocably invaded the domain of public life and politics. Arthur Henderson on politics