Betty Williams
1943
5
Quotes
Biography
Betty Williams is a Northern Irish peace activist who co-founded the Community of Peace People, an organization dedicated to promoting a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Northern Ireland. Born in 1943 in Belfast, Williams witnessed the tragic death of three children during a sectarian conflict in 1976, which led her to organize a peace march that attracted thousands of participants. This event marked the beginning of her prominent role in advocating for peace and non-violent solutions in the region.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
Peace is more than the absence of war.
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The only message is a better message. The only answer is a better answer.
3
Compassion can heal, love can mend, peace can build, and the truth will set you free.
4
The greatest evil is indifference.
5
We must get away from the idea that peace is the absence of war. Peace is not just the absence of war; it is the presence of justice.