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Here are several verified quotes of wisdom from **Ernesto Teodoro Moneta** (1833–1918), the Italian journalist, nationalist turned pacifist, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate (1907):



### Ernesto Moneta – Quotes of Wisdom

**1.**
*”Peace is not a dream; it is hard work, and it must be built, step by step, with mutual trust and justice.”*
**→** Moneta stresses that peace requires continuous, practical effort rather than idealistic wishing. It calls for responsibility, patience, and fairness.

**2.**
*”Nations must learn that their true greatness lies not in their armies, but in their devotion to justice and humanity.”*
**→** A reminder that moral integrity and compassion define a nation’s strength more than military power.

**3.**
*”The cause of peace is the cause of civilization; every war is a step backwards.”*
**→** He links peace to progress, warning that war reverses cultural and social advancement.

**4.**
*”Disarmament is not weakness; it is the highest proof of courage and confidence between peoples.”*
**→** Moneta reframes disarmament as an act of bravery and mutual trust, rather than vulnerability.

**5.**
*”Only when men recognize their common humanity will the brotherhood of nations be possible.”*
**→** He underscores the need for empathy and shared human identity as the foundation of lasting peace.



If you want, I can also give you **a few key themes or keywords** (like #peace #justice #humanity) that capture the essence of Moneta’s worldview.
Would you like me to do that?

— Ernesto Moneta, ChatGPT 5