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Amity Quotes

On goodwill between people, and between nations.

These amity quotes move from a close-knit circle of Washington poets to an 1854 treaty of amity between Japan and the United States of America, showing the word working at both a personal and diplomatic scale.

Almost a century has passed since Japan first entered the world community by concluding a treaty of amity with the United States of America in 1854.

Quotes by Shigeru Yoshida

There is an extraordinary degree of amity among Washington poets. They hang together. You would be hard pressed to find that in Manhattan.

Quotes by Maxine Kumin

We sincerely hope that south Asian countries will respect and live in amity with each other, and achieve common development, and that south Asia will enjoy peace, stability and prosperity.

Quotes by Li Peng

Trust is not simply a matter of truthfulness, or even constancy. It is also a matter of amity and goodwill. We trust those who have our best interests at heart, and mistrust those who seem deaf to our concerns.

Quotes by Gary Hamel

Alive Quotes

We have nothing in our history or position to invite aggression; we have everything to beckon us to the cultivation of relations of peace and amity with all nations.

Quotes by Franklin Pierce Adams

As long as I am alive, I am fully committed to amity between Tibetans and Chinese. Otherwise there's no use.

Dalai Lama

Frequently Asked Questions

What does amity mean in the context of these quotes?
It is used consistently to mean goodwill and friendly relations, whether between a small group of poets or entire nations negotiating a treaty.
Is there a historical treaty mentioned in these amity quotes?
Yes, one quote references an 1854 treaty of amity between Japan and the United States of America, marking Japan's entry into the wider world community.
Do any quotes connect amity to regional politics in Asia?
Yes, one quote expresses hope that Asian Countries can live in amity and achieve shared development, peace, and prosperity.
Is amity discussed as more than just being polite?
Yes, one quote argues amity is a matter of goodwill and shared best interests, not simply truthfulness or consistency between people.
What community is mentioned in relation to amity among poets?
One quote describes an unusual degree of amity among Washington poets, noting they stick together in a way rarely seen among poets in Manhattan.

Another quote hopes Asian Countries can build lasting amity and shared prosperity, while a final line ties amity to trust in the people we consider our Best allies.