Peace Quotes

Not just the absence of war, but the presence of justice, understanding, and inner calm.

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"Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the triumph of wisdom over passion."
Horatio Nelson
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"Peace is the harvest of virtues sown in the soil of our hearts."
Horatio Nelson
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"I have never advocated war except as a means of peace."
Ulysses S. Grant
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"Let us have peace in our time."
Ulysses S. Grant
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"I believe that peace is the greatest achievement a nation can aspire to."
Ulysses S. Grant
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"The world has enough weapons of hate; we need more instruments of peace."
Ulysses S. Grant
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"The best way to promote peace is to be prepared for war."
Robert E. Lee
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"We should be merciful and kind even to our enemies."
Robert E. Lee
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"The greatest victories are often won without drawing a sword."
Robert E. Lee
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"Peace is not merely the absence of war; it is harmony of purpose."
Arthur Wellesley
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"One must never confuse comfort with peace."
Arthur Wellesley
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"The English say that I am their enemy, yet I bear them no ill will."
Joan of Arc
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"I am at peace with my choices."
Joan of Arc
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"The greatest victory is that which requires no battle."
Saladin
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"In unity there is strength; in division there is weakness."
Saladin
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"Peace is achieved through understanding, not domination."
Saladin
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"I have fought against the people of the North because I believed they were wrong in policy, but I have never cherished toward them those bitter or vindictive feelings."
Robert E. Lee
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"I came with sword and shield, but I remain with law and order."
William the Conqueror
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"Remember always: today's enemy may be tomorrow's ally."
William the Conqueror
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"The pursuit of justice is the pursuit of peace."
William the Conqueror
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"Peace is produced when the strong are just to the weak."
Genghis Khan
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"Peace is the hardest victory to achieve."
Frederick the Great
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"To forgive is to find peace within the soul."
Joan of Arc
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"I would not trade my peace for all the crowns of Europe."
Joan of Arc
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"To forgive is to be free."
Joan of Arc
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"Those who would preserve peace must prepare for war—that is the paradox of existence."
Arthur Wellesley
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"A kingdom divided against itself cannot stand—unity is strength."
William the Conqueror
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"The price of peace is eternal vigilance and constant preparation."
William the Conqueror
"The greatest victory is that which requires no battle."
Hannibal Barca
"Peace begins with a smile."
Hannibal Barca