Quotes About Serenity

detachment from anger is one part of wisdom.

My heart was full of softening showers, I used to swing like this for hours, I did not care for war or death, I was glad to draw my breath.

aspirava a uma paz que só a inocência na solidão pode proporcionar, a paz de um solitário inocente, que não abandonou nem traiu ninguém para estar só, um solitário que se conserva à margem do sangue e do sofrimento, sem que lhe possam ser pedidas contas.

Het eenvoudige besef, te weten dat men voor altijd een stevig dak boven het hoofd heeft, een tafel om aan te werken, een ander om aan te eten, een bed om in te rusten na het werk, en voor de rest niets te verlangen of te begeren en alles laten zijn gang gaan. In niets geen zwarigheden maken: Ne donner aucune importance à des choses qui n'ont pas d'importance. Dát is het geluk.

For a while, I relaxed among the greenery, digesting my refreshment, rolling my tongue around my mouth to catch the last sweet nuances of Vee's flavour.

I like to have room for my thoughts and the silence to think them in.

I did not speak again, and neither did she, but we walked together in easy silence, as friends might, along the road.

His life comprised small, precise pleasures. Most people liked him, for he was quiet and gentle, but he did not yearn for their company. His ironic smile, springing auburn hair and attenuated good looks pleased women, yet he seemed not to notice the messages in their eyes.

The river spilled out into a vast lake, with a sandy shore that was dotted with constructions that appeared to be small, hastily-constructed shrines.

As Shan floated in the chilly water, he shivered, suddenly aware of the rich, mysterious ambience of the glade, its deep-breathing watchfulness.

By his side, Owen was standing with his head thrown back, his eyes peacefully closed, lips parted. Othman realised the boy was really quite beautiful. He looked like a dying saint, or someone inviting a kiss.

Use the breathing places wisely.

Tatrini watched Tayven and Rav outside, as they sat on the lawn: a picture of contentment and innocence.

God sent his beloved creatures to Datça for them to live longer.

I hope for peace and sanity - it's the same thing.

I want, of course, peace, grace, and beauty. How do you do that? You work for it.

God, grant me serenity to accept those things I can't change, the courage to change those I can, and the wisdom to know the difference." -Division St.

Sometimes we want to get away from the busy and hectic city life to find solace in the raging waves of the ocean pounding on the rocks or the turbulent splashing of a bubbling waterfall. At other times we are amazed by the immovable silence of a mountain or the gentle caress of a river overjoyed tat its union with the sea. The topography of a region speaks to each one of us--a secret language that people from all facets of life understand and relate to.

All in all, the dead are a whole lot less trouble than the living

Sun, rain, snow, wind. Every day is a good day to be present.

Sometimes the waters of our spirits are churned and murky, and it is difficult to tap the reservoirs of our innate wisdom and knowledge. But the waters will settle as we do. Quietly and gently encourage yourself to go inside. Clarity will come.

I couldn't think of anything to say so I kept quiet. I still can't think of anything to say so I am going to sleep.

He is gone...Gazing upon that noble face, I thought he looked like a God. Peace and serenity and grandeur were enthroned upon his countenance, and no one felt that they could give way to noisy demonstration. It was the silent grieving of falling tears and moaning hearts that respected him and loved him so much. The husband, the father, the leader; the chosen prophet of God, pay sleeping before our eyes never more on earth to give his words of counsel, of wisdom.

Solitude matters, and for some people it is the air that they breathe.