He who lives in harmony with himself lives in harmony with the universe. — Marcus Aurelius
Calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence. — Dalai Lama XIV
The mind is like water. When it’s turbulent, it’s difficult to see. When it’s calm, everything becomes clear. — Prasad Mahes
In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you. — Deepak Chopra
Tranquility comes from within. Do not seek it without. — Buddha
Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without. — Buddha
Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset. — Saint Francis de Sales
Within you, there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself. — Hermann Hesse
When anger rises, think of the consequences. — Confucius
The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook. — William James
The quieter you become, the more you can hear. — Ram Dass
Silence is the great teacher, and to learn its lessons, you must pay attention to it. — Deepak Chopra
Forgiveness and Letting Go
Inner peace can be reached only when we practice forgiveness. — Gerald Jampolsky
Do not let the behaviour of others destroy your inner peace. — Dalai Lama XIV
You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist. — Indira Gandhi
It isn’t enough to talk about peace. One must believe in it. And it isn’t enough to believe in it. One must work at it. — Eleanor Roosevelt
Compassion and Kindness
Peace is not just mere absence of violence. Peace is the manifestation of human compassion. — Dalai Lama XIV
The greatest wealth is to live content with little. — Plato
A contented mind is the greatest blessing a man can enjoy in this world. — Joseph Addison
Everywhere I have sought peace and not found it, except in a corner with a book. — Thomas à Kempis
Take one peaceful step and inspire countless others. — Anonymous
When we feel love and kindness toward others, it not only makes others feel loved and cared for, but it helps us also to develop inner happiness and peace. — Dalai Lama XIV
Active Peacebuilding and Service
If you want peace work for justice. — Pope Paul VI
To replace the old paradigm of war with a new paradigm of waging peace, we must be pioneers who can push the boundaries of human understanding. — Paul K. Chappell
Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable. — John F. Kennedy
Peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek, but a means by which we arrive at that goal. — Eleanor Roosevelt
Peace equals the ability to handle conflict with empathy, nonviolence, and creativity. — Johan Galtung
To reach peace, teach peace. — Pope John Paul II
Unity, Tolerance and Harmony
Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding. — Albert Einstein
Peace comes from being able to contribute the best that we have toward creating a world that supports everyone. — Hafsat Abiola
Respect your fellow human being, treat them fairly. — Bill Bradley
Respect for the rights of others means peace. — Benito Juárez
We can make this a more peaceful century if we cherish non-violence and concern for others’ well-being. It is possible. — Dalai Lama XIV
Peace is, I think, the manifestation of human compassion. — Dalai Lama XIV
Nonviolence and Moral Strength
The very first step in nonviolence is that we cultivate truthfulness, humility, tolerance, loving kindness. — Mahatma Gandhi
There is no way to peace, peace is the way. — Mahatma Gandhi
Only the brave men and women can bring peace to the world, not by practising war but by practising nonviolence. — Amit Ray
Nonviolence is a weapon of the strong. — Mahatma Gandhi
Peace equals the ability to handle conflict, with empathy, nonviolence, and creativity. — Johan Galtung
Conflict Resolution and Justice
Peace is not absence of conflict, it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means. — Ronald Reagan
True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice. — Martin Luther King Jr.
Hope and Global Harmony
When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace. — Jimi Hendrix
Imagine all the people living life in peace. You may say that I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one. — John Lennon
Every breath we take, every step we make, can be filled with peace, joy and serenity. — Thich Nhat Hanh
Peace is always beautiful. — Walt Whitman
The beauty of peace is in trying to find solutions together. — Dekha Ibrahim Abdi
Peace begins when we act as one human family. — Mother Teresa