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One serious obstacle to the smooth working of congresses is the language barrier.

Quote by Fredrik Bajer about obstacles, language

The aspect of congresses and such meetings generally to which I attach the greatest importance is the discussion. That is why people assemble: to hear different opinions, rather than to pass resolutions.

Quote by Fredrik Bajer about nation, meetings, people

There is one criticism which cannot be leveled at interparliamentary conferences but which is applicable to a great extent to peace congresses: the meetings waste time.

Quote by Fredrik Bajer about meetings, criticism, waste, peace, time

As for the promotion of peace congresses we have had our meetings and assemblies, but the promotion through them of the determined and effective will to peace displaying itself in action and policy remains to be achieved.

Quote by Lester B. Pearson about politics, peace, meetings, action