I have been captured with this photo since I took it and thought it "deserved" a quote. The person I've always admired and enjoyed his writings is Dag Hammarskjold. He was the Secretary General of the United Nations from 1953-1961 when he died in a mysterious plane crash on route to Africa when he learned of the fighting between non combatant UN forces and the Katangese forces of Moise Tshombe. There was significant turmoil and unrest during this time in the Congo. The only book that Hammarskjold wrote was a reflection of his inner thoughts and prayer: MARKINGS. Dag Hammarskjold was the only person to have received the Nobel Peace Prize posthumously.
The quote that I have chosen for this particular photo is from that book. "For all that has been, thanks. For all that will be, yes."
JFK referred to him as the greatest statesman of the century.
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