This is one of many symbols representing Peace and was originally designed in 1958 for the British nuclear disarmament movement by Gerald Holtom. (Wikipedia) Nowadays, commonly this symbol represents peace in general.
Peace has many definitions: freedom from disturbance, harmony, goodwill, friendship, tranquillity, absence of war, the end of war, amity, and many more.
Each culture has its own definition and word for peace, here are some:
Armenian- Khanaghutyun, Belorussian-Pakoj, Catalan-Pau, Danish-Fred, Estonian-Rahu,
Farsi-Solh, German-Frieden, Hindi-Shanti, Italian-Pace, Japanese-Heiwa,
Kurdish-Hasiti, Latin-Pax, Maori-Rongo, Norwegean-Fred, Polish-Pokoj, Swedish-Fred,
just to mention a few.
"Peace comes from being able to contribute the best that we have, and all that we are, toward creating a world that supports everyone. But it is also securing the space for others to contribute the best that they have and all that they are." (Hafsat Abiola)
"The first peace, which is the most important, is that which comes within the souls of people when they realize their relationship, their oneness with the universe and all its powers, and when they realize that at the center of the universe dwells the Great Spirit, and that this center is really everywhere, it is within each of us." (Black Elk 1863-1950)
"What would happen if instead of focusing our attention on our differences,
for just a little time, we focused instead on our common experiences?
What would happen if we loosened the grip on who's right and who's wrong,
for just a little time, instead we just tried to get along?
What would happen if.... when our hearts fill up with anger and hate,
for just a little time, we choose love instead?
What would happen if we made "peace for all", our foremost objective,
our solemn directive,
for just a little time, might we not achieve a more harmonious perspective?"
(Citizen Z)
"Better than a thousand hollow words is one word that brings peace." (Buddha)
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