Quotes About Peace

AVOID DUMB PEOPLE. DO NOT TRY TO EDUCATE THEM OR TRY TO PROVE HOW SUPERIOR YOU ARE TO THEM. JUST SMILE AND STAY AWAY FROM THEM.

I have days when I think to myself, "You know, I'm gonna give everyone a break today." You should try it sometime. Have a "Give Bitches a Break" day.

Then, the cool kindliness of sheets, that soonSmooth away trouble; and the rough male kissOf blankets; grainy wood; live hair that isShining and free; blue-massing clouds; the keenUnpassioned beauty of a great machine;The benison of hot water; furs to touch;The good smell of old clothes.

War no longer exists.

Live close to nature and your spirit will not be easily broken, for you learn something of patience and resilience. You will not grow restless, and you will never feel lonely.

A Quiet Mind Lord, give me a quiet mind, That I might listen; A gentle tone of voice, That I might comfort others; A sound and healthy body, That I might share In the joy of walking And leaping and running; And a good sense of direction So I might know just where I'm going!

She walked home through the darkening glade, singing of the stars; and the trees stood still and listened to her, and the mountains were glad.

with every lie we surrender a little of our peace of mind

All I wanted was a quiet life, a writing pad, books to read, flowers to gaze upon, and sometimes a little love, a little kiss…

And when all the wars are done,' I said, 'a butterfly will still be beautiful.

Don't be afraid of the dark, little one, The earth must rest when the day is done. The sun may be harsh, but moonlight — never! And those stars will be shining forever and ever, Be friends with the Night, there is nothing to fear, Just let your thoughts travel to friends far and near. By day, it does seem that our troubles won't cease, But at night, late at night, the world is at peace.

A good monk would know that contentment is easier to attain than happiness, and that it is enough.

Looking back on those childhood days, I carry in my mind a picture of grandmother in her rocking chair with a contented owlet sprawled across her aproned lap. Once, on entering a room while she was taking her afternoon nap, I saw one of the owlets had crawled up her pillow til its head was snuggled under her ear. Both grandmother and the owlet were snoring.

Lord, give me a quiet mind, That I might listen; A gentle tone of voice, That I might comfort others; A sound and healthy body, That I might share In the joy of walking And leaping and running; And a good sense of direction So I might know just where I'm going!

These great trees of the mountains, I feel they know me well, as I watch them & listen to their secrets, happy to rest my head beneath their outstretched arms.

It's safer in the jungle than in the town.

when all the wars are done, a butterfly will still be beautiful. Ruskin

When the moon is up, the night has its magic.

How sweet it is to do nothing, and afterwards to rest!

Try loving your enemies. If nothing else, you'll confuse them.

I was alone. Alone with the wind and the sky.

Happiness can be as elusive as a small fish darting away in a mountain stream.

What you really want is freedom. Your own tree, your own room, your own small place in the sun.

Animals have simple needs, and all they want is to be left alone. We are the interlopers.