Peace Quotes

We shall find peace. We shall hear the angels, we shall see the sky sparkling with diamonds.

Anton Chekhov, 1897

Of one thing I am certain, the body is not the measure of healing - Peace is the measure.

George Melton

In peace, children inter their parents war violates the order of nature and causes parents to inter their children.

Herodotus

It is easier to lead men to combat, stirring up their passion, than to restrain them and direct them toward the patient labors of peace.

Andr Gide

A harvest of peace is produced from a seed of contentment.

American Prove

The more bombers, the less room for doves of peace.

Nikita Khrushchev

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self - Control. Against such things, there is no law.

The Apostle Paul (Saul of Tarsus), The Bible - Galations 5: 22 - 23 NIV

Do not judge men by mere appearances for the light laughter that bubbles on the lip often mantles over the depths of sadness, and the serious look may be the sober veil that covers a divine peace and joy.

E. H. Chapin

I do not want the peace which passeth understanding, I want the understanding which bringeth peace.

Helen Kelle

One cannot subdue a man by holding back his hands. Lasting peace comes not from force.

David Borenstein

Have courage for the great sorrows of life and patience for the small ones and when you have laboriously accomplished your daily task, go to sleep in peace. God is awake.

Victor Hugo

Everybody in this life has their challenges and difficulties. That is part of our mortal test.... Peace comes through hope.

James E. Faust

Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable.

John F. Kennedy, In a speech at the White House, 1962

When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will know peace.

Jimi Hendrix

Peace has never come from dropping bombs. Real peace comes from enlightenment and educating people to behave more in a divine manner.

Carlos Santana, Associated Press interview, September 1, 2004

There is no path to peace. Peace is the path.

Mahatma Gandhi, "Non - Violence in Peace and War".

Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains or slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take but as for me; give me liberty or give me death!

Patrick Henry

Peace is the happy, natural state of man; war corruption, his disgrace.

Thomason

Be peaceful, be courteous, obey the law, respect everyone; but if someone puts his hand on you, send him to the cemetery.

Malcolm X, Malcolm X Speaks, 1965

Love as Thought is Truth. Love as Action is Right Conduct. Love as Understanding is Peace. Love as Feeling is Non - Violence.

Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba

We will not have peace by afterthought.

Norman Cousins

All we are saying is give peace a chance.

John Lennon

A peace that comes from fear and not from the heart is the opposite of peace.

Gersonides

The triumph of justice is the only peace.

Robert Green Ingersoll

There never was a good war, or a bad peace.

Benjamin Franklin

But then peace, peace I am so mistrustful of it so much afraid that it means a sort of weakness and giving in.

D. H. Lawrence

One of these days, the people are going to demand peace of the government, and the government is going to have to give it to them.

Dwight Eisenhowe

Make no mistake about it: Operation Desert Storm truly was a victory of good over evil, of freedom over tyranny, of peace over war.

Dan Quayle, remarks at Arlington National Cemetery

Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.

Buddha

We do not deny the possibility of peaceful political transition, but we are still awaiting the first case.

Fidel Castro, Speech given in January 1963, calling for communist revolution in Latin America

Do not judge men by mere appearances; for the light laughter that bubbles on the lip often mantles over the depths of sadness, and the serious look may be the sober veil that covers a divine peace and joy.

E. H. Chapin

For peace of mind, we need to resign as general manager of the universe.

Larry Eisenberg

Peace and blessings manifest with every lesson learned - And if your knowledge were your wealth then it would be well earned.

Erykah Badu, A line from the song "On & On".

In times of tumult and discord bad men have the most power mental and moral excellence require peace and quiteness.

Publius Cornelius Tacitus

In stirring up tumult and strife, the worst men can do the most, but peace and quiet cannot be established without virtue.

Cornelius Tacitus

Success in highest and noblest form calls for peace of mind and enjoyment and happiness which comes only to the man who has found the work he likes best.

Napoleon Hill

Realize that true happiness lies within you. Waste no time and effort searching for peace and contentment and joy in the world outside. Remember that there is no happiness in having or in getting, but only in giving. Reach out. Share. Smile. Hug. Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself.

Og Mandino