René Cassin’s Acceptance Speech, on the occasion of the award of the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, December 10, 1968 (in French) Majesté, S. Altesse Royale, le Prince héritier, Madame la Princesse Royale, Madame la Présidente, C’est avec une émotion bien compréhensible que je reçois en présence de Votre Majesté, et d’une assistance chaleureuse, le…

Nobel Lecture, December 11, 1964 The quest for peace and justice It is impossible to begin this lecture without again expressing my deep appreciation to the Nobel Committee of the Norwegian Parliament for bestowing upon me and the civil rights movement in the United States such a great honor. Occasionally in life there are those…

Nobel Lecture, December 11, 1963 Some Aspects of the Mission of the International Committee of the Red Cross The International Committee of the Red Cross, being an institution unique of its kind, I feel I should say a few words about what it is and what its activities are. It is a private, independent body,…

Nobel Lecture, December 11, 1963 The Red Cross in a Changing World To this hall tonight have been invited men and women representative of the four corners of our world. Each person present has rendered some service to the cause of peace. Such an undertaking imposes humility and suggests that we speak simply to this…

Nobel Lecture, December 11, 1963 Science and Peace I believe that there will never again be a great world war – a war in which the terrible weapons involving nuclear fission and nuclear fusion would be used. And I believe that it is the discoveries of scientists upon which the development of these terrible weapons…

Nobel Lecture, December 11, 1961 Africa and Freedom In years gone by, some of the greatest men of our century have stood here to receive this award, men whose names and deeds have enriched the pages of human history, men whom future generations will regard as having shaped the world of our time. No one…

Nobel Lecture, December 11, 1959 Peace and the Arms Race Yesterday I tried to express my gratitude for the honor which I have received. Why has it come? [Mr. Gunnar Jahn, in his , gave part of the answer.] I have been of all men the most fortunate of all. I was my father’s son.…

French Conférence Nobel, prononcé à Oslo le 11 décembre 1958 L’Amour Fraternel, Fondement de la Paix “Les hommes construisent trop de murs et pas assez de ponts.” (Newton) Chers Amis de Norvège, d’Europe et du Monde, Vous aurez la gentillesse fraternelle de comprendre que ceci n’est pas un discours, mais un message, un message du…

English Nobel Lecture, December 11, 1958 Brotherly Love: Foundation of Peace “Men build too many walls and not enough bridges.” (Newton) Please understand that this is not a formal address, but simply a message, a message from the heart, to continue a talk begun here in this very city on October 21, 1958. On that…

Nobel Lecture, December 11, 1957 The Four Faces of Peace I cannot think of anything more difficult than to say something which would be worthy of this impressive and, for me, memorable occasion, and of the ideals and purposes which inspired the Nobel Peace Award. I would like, at the very beginning, to pay my…