peace quotes

Wise, inspirational and philosophical quotes about peace – the best peace quote collection by famous authors, politicians, celebrities and others.


“We make war that we may live in peace.”

“Let us more and more insist on raising funds of love, of kindness, of understanding, of peace. Money will come if we seek first the Kingdom of God - the rest will be given.”

Peace quotes - He that would live in peace and at ease, must not speak all he knows nor judge all he sees.

“He that would live in peace and at ease, must not speak all he knows nor judge all he sees.”

“A musician must make music, an artist must paint, a poet must write, if he is to be ultimately at peace with himself.”

“People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.”

“If the human race wishes to have a prolonged and indefinite period of material prosperity, they have only got to behave in a peaceful and helpful way toward one another. ”

“Watch your manner of speech if you wish to develop a peaceful state of mind. Start each day by affirming peaceful, contented and happy attitudes and your days will tend to be pleasant and successful.”

“The life of inner peace, being harmonious and without stress, is the easiest type of existence. ”

“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.”

“If civilization is to survive, we must cultivate the science of human relationships - the ability of all peoples, of all kinds, to live together, in the same world at peace.”

“Courage is the price that life exacts for granting peace.”

“To enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one's family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one's own mind. If a man can control his mind he can find the way to Enlightenment, and all wisdom and virtue will naturally come to him.”

“Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace.”

“Do not overrate what you have received, nor envy others. He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind.”

“Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure and peaceful mind. To walk safely through the maze of human life, one needs the light of wisdom and the guidance of virtue.”

“Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.”

“Those who are free of resentful thoughts surely find peace.”

Peace quotes - Avoid popularity if you would have peace.

“Avoid popularity if you would have peace.”

“Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. As a peacemaker the lawyer has superior opportunity of being a good man. There will still be business enough. ”

“The meaning of peace is the absence of opposition to socialism.”

“Political liberty, the peace of a nation, and science itself are gifts for which Fate demands a heavy tax in blood! ”

“He who follows his lessons tastes a profound peace, and looks upon everybody as a bunch of manure. ”

“An unjust peace is better than a just war. ”

“Peace is liberty in tranquillity.”

“The only excuse for war is that we may live in peace unharmed.”

“A crust eaten in peace is better than a banquet partaken in anxiety.”

“If we have not peace within ourselves, it is in vain to seek it from outward sources.”

“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.”

“Peace is the virtue of civilization. War is its crime.”

“Peace is not a relationship of nations. It is a condition of mind brought about by a serenity of soul. Peace is not merely the absence of war. It is also a state of mind. Lasting peace can come only to peaceful people. ”