Hear us out - the word peace doesn’t only mean ceasing a conflict. Yes, it is the primary concept of the word; however, peace within is also something that we all should strive and work for. For only by living at peace with yourself can you seed that peace in those around you! To reach that inner peace, you, of course, have to start by accepting yourself with all your flaws and loving them nevertheless, but this is a long process often requiring side assistance. One of the ways this assistance might materialize is in wise words spoken by famous people known for their intelligence and honorable deeds. Thus, we’ve rounded up all such peace quotes into one article and now are sharing them with you, hoping that they will move you, inspire you, and give you something to look forward to.
From Aristotle to Mahatma Gandhi, and from John Lennon to Nelson Mandela - all these people had some beautiful quotes to share with us. They all speak about the importance of peace - both outside and inside - and they’ve put their thoughts into such fine words that you might find yourself in awe reading some of these peace quotes. Words do have the power to motivate and inspire, and these eye-opening quotes will definitely move you to begin your search for unity.
So, get ready to immerse yourself into the world of truth and beauty by reading the moving quotes we’ve collected in this article. They are, as per usual, just a slight bit down below. Once you are there, give the best quotes your vote and share this article with anyone to whom it would be of interest.
#1
“If you cannot find peace within yourself, you will never find it anywhere else.” - Marvin Gaye
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#2
“Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.” - Leo Tolstoy
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#3
“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
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"I prefer peace. But if trouble must come, let it come in my time, so that my children can live in peace." - Thomas Paine
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“Peace is not something you wish for. It is something you make, something you are, something you do, and something you give away.” - Robert Fulghum
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“There never was a good war or a bad peace.” - Benjamin Franklin
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“Peace only comes from accepting the inevitable and taming our desires.”
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“We will know peace the day we truly know ourselves.” - Maxime Lagacé
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“Inner peace can be reached only when we practice forgiveness. Forgiveness is letting go of the past and is therefore the means for correcting our misperceptions.” - Gerald G. Jampolsky
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“Imagine all the people living life in peace. You may say that I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one. I hope someday you'll join us and the world will be as one.” - John Lennon
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“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” - Margaret Mead
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“Anger is the ultimate destroyer of peace of mind.” - Dalai Lama
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#13
“Remain calm in every situation because peace equals power.” - Joyce Meyer
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“Intolerance is itself a form of violence and an obstacle to the growth of a true democratic spirit.” - Gandhi
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"Truth will always be the path to peace." - Tsang Lindsay
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"Making peace with your own backstory, and accepting that not all of it is good, is vital." - Fearne Cotton
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"When you have power and use it for destructive purpose: you don't deserve it." - Udai Yadla
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“He that would live in peace and at ease must not speak all he knows or all he sees.” - Benjamin Franklin
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"Universal responsibility is the key to human survival. It is the best foundation for world peace." - Dalai Lama
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"Yes, we love peace, but we are not willing to take wounds for it, as we are for war." - John Holmes
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