Hugo Grotius
A Dutch jurist and philosopher, considered the father of international law, whose 'On the Law of War and Peace' laid the groundwork for modern international legal principles.
Quotes by Hugo Grotius
Sovereign rights end where another's begin.
The study of history teaches the folly of ambition.
Faith without reason is blind devotion.
Liberty is the birthright of every rational being.
The ocean's bounty is for all to share.
Wisdom lies in knowing when to speak and when to be silent.
Nations must honor their promises as sacred oaths.
The path to peace is paved with mutual respect.
In the forum of conscience, no one is above the law.
Exile from one's country is exile from one's soul.
The law of retaliation must be tempered by mercy.
Reason governs the intercourse of states as it does individuals.
True sovereignty is exercised for the common good.
The free navigation of rivers benefits all bordering lands.
Philosophy illuminates the darkness of civil strife.
Ambition unchecked leads to the ruin of empires.
Christian charity extends to the laws of war.
The rights of ambassadors are inviolable under all circumstances.
Life's greatest lesson is to endure with patience.
Neutrality in war demands impartial justice.