Carlos Saavedra Lamas quotes

Carlos Saavedra Lamas was an Argentinian politician, diplomat, and academic who played a key role in international peace efforts. As Foreign Minister, he helped mediate an end to the Chaco War between Bolivia and Paraguay. He became the first Latin American to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. Here are 4 of his quotes:

War implies a lack of comprehension of mutual national interests; it means the undermining and even the end of culture.

Carlos Saavedra Lamas

America is the world of peace and must be made the continent of its definite consequence.

Carlos Saavedra Lamas

War of aggression, war which does not imply defense of one's country, is a collective crime.

Carlos Saavedra Lamas