Quote by Lester B. Pearson

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 cannot think of anything more difficult than to say someth

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The quote expresses the challenge of finding the right words to convey the significance of a remarkable event or achievement, specifically in the context of receiving the Nobel Peace Award. It reflects the speaker's acknowledgment of the tremendous honor and responsibility associated with the award, as well as their humility in recognizing the weight of the occasion. By acknowledging the ideals and purposes that inspire such recognition, the speaker implies that finding deserving words is a formidable task.

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By Lester B. Pearson

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