Quotes from Dag Hammarskjold
The myths have always condemned those who 'looked back.' Condemned them, whatever the paradise may have been which they were leaving. Hence this shadow over each departure from your decision.
- Dag Hammarskjold
Never, for the sake of peace and quiet, deny your own experience or convictions.
- Dag Hammarskjold
'Freedom from fear' could be said to sum up the whole philosophy of human rights.
- Dag Hammarskjold
In a political context of the utmost significance, ["freedom from fear"] recognizes a human right which, in a broad sense, may be said to sum up the whole philosophy of human rights.
- Dag Hammarskjold
In the presence of God, nothing stands between Him and us - we are forgiven. But we cannot feel His presence if anything is allowed to stand between ourselves and others.
- Dag Hammarskjold
If a good person does you wrong, act as though you had not noticed it. They will make note of this and not remain in your debt long.
- Dag Hammarskjold
Maturity - among other things, the unclouded happiness of the child at play, who takes it for granted that he is at one with his play-mates.
- Dag Hammarskjold
The breaking wave and the muscle as it contracts obey the same law. Delicate line gathers the body's total strength in a bold balance. Shall my soul meet so severe a curve, journeying on its way to form?
- Dag Hammarskjold
To forgive oneself? No, that doesn't work: we have to be forgiven. But we can only believe this is possible if we ourselves can forgive.
- Dag Hammarskjold
I am the vessel. The draft is God's. And God is the thirsty one.
- Dag Hammarskjold
Unless there is a spiritual renaissance, the world will know no peace.
- Dag Hammarskjold
The more faithfully you listen to the voices within you, the better you will hear what is sounding outside.
- Dag Hammarskjold