Quotes About Peace

Janet Erskine Stuart

Yet there are some resting-places, / Life's untroubled interludes; / Times when neither past nor future / On the soul's deep calm intrudes.

The rumble of the life outside was like the sound of the sea which was rising gradually around her.

My mission in life is to try and get to a point where my insides world is not affected by the outside world.

At peace? Who but the insane would ever be at peace? What person who has enjoyed life could possibly think one is enough? Who could live even a day and not feel the sweet ache of regret?

Even though I have so many things to figure out, I'm very much at peace. I don't feel like I'm closing the chapter on this phase of life - I feel like I'm closing the book and starting a new one.

The essences of all religions speak of peace, compassion, justice and the interconnection of all life.

I live a very secluded life, a very contemplative life and a very meditative one. That is my ideal life.

Happy the man, whose wish and careA few paternal acres bound, Content to breathe his native airIn his own ground.

May all that have life be delivered from suffering

In the end, The treasure of life is missed by those who hold on and gained by those who let go.

Do I not destroy my enemies when I make them my friends?

If we admit that human life can be ruled by reason, then all possibility of life is destroyed.

Everything has its wonders, even darkness and silence, and I learn, whatever state I may be in, therein to be content

It is desirable that a man live in all respects so simply and preparedly that if an enemy take the town... he can walk out the gate empty-handed and without anxiety.

Remind yourself that the greatest technique for bringing peace into your life is to always choose being kind when you have a choice between being right or being kind.

The man who can centre his thoughts and hopes upon something transcending self can find a certain peace in the ordinary troubles of life, which is impossible to the pure egoist.

Life should be blissful, and blissful doesn't mean just a small happiness. It's huge. It is profound.

In the 21st century, I believe the mission of the United Nations will be defined by a new, more profound awareness of the sanctity and dignity of every human life, regardless of race or religion.

Sleep - the most beautiful experience in life - except drink.

Art should be an oasis: a place or refuge from the hardness of life.

Life is wonderful beautiful journey. Every episode of my life is like a dream, and I am at peace and happy with what life has given me.

When life doesn't make sense, we can still have peace.

A consecrated Christian life is ever shedding light and comfort and peace.