Quotes about Peace

Returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.

A third reason why we should love our enemies is that love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend. We never get rid of an enemy by meeting hate with hate; we get rid of an enemy by getting rid of enmity.

The old law of an eye for an eye leaves everyone blind.

Nonviolence is a powerful and just weapon. It is a weapon unique in history, which cuts without wounding and ennobles the man who wields it

There was peace in our hearts, for all the dark things that surrounded us.

Life is never beautiful, but only the pictures of life are so in the transfiguring mirror of art or poetry; especially in youth, when we do not yet know it. Many a youth would receive great peace of mind if one could assist him to this knowledge.

Always in the middle of our bloodiest battles you lay down your arms like flowering mines to conqueror me home.

Worry is a waste of emotional reserve.

She did not smile, but her face had the lovely serenity that can become a smile without transition.

Let nothing disturb you. Let nothing frighten you. Everything passes away except God.

Your ability to get along with others flows naturally from how well you are getting along with yourself from your own internal peace and harmony which is itself a function of your peace and harmony with God and your family.

Use social media for good and lift others up, not tear them down. Stay on the high road. Keep your peace.