Peace Quotes

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

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"Peace is the natural state of the awakened."
Sri Aurobindo
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"Dialogue is essential in a pluralistic society."
Pope Francis
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"We are called to be builders of bridges, not walls."
Pope Francis
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"Forgiveness is the path to inner peace."
Pope Francis
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"Peace is not merely the absence of war; it is a state of mind."
Pope Francis
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"Let us build bridges, not walls."
Pope Francis
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"We must not merely tolerate diversity; we must embrace and celebrate it."
Pope Francis
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"What can you do to promote world peace? Go home and love your family."
Mother Teresa
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"If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other."
Mother Teresa
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"Lack of trust is the greatest obstacle to unity and peace."
Mother Teresa
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"A smile is the beginning of peace."
Mother Teresa
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"In Christ there is no east or west, no division of class or creed."
Pope John Paul II
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"Peace begins in the human heart."
Pope John Paul II
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"Peace is the fruit of justice pursued with love."
Pope John Paul II
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"Meditation is not a means to an end. It is both the means and the end."
Jiddu Krishnamurti
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"Words create barriers; silence is communication."
Jiddu Krishnamurti
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"Peace is not a state to achieve; it is your natural condition when the mind is still."
Jiddu Krishnamurti
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"Forgiveness is the key that unlocks the door of resentment and the chains of hate."
Billy Graham
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"When we place our trust in God, we find peace that surpasses understanding."
Billy Graham
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"The planet does not need more successful people. The planet desperately needs more peacemakers, healers, restorers, storytellers, and lovers of all kinds."
Dalai Lama (14th)
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"We can never obtain peace in the outer world unless we make peace with ourselves."
Dalai Lama (14th)
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"Nonviolence is the foundation of all virtues."
Dalai Lama (14th)
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"Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace."
Dalai Lama (14th)
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"If you wish to experience peace, provide peace for another."
Dalai Lama (14th)
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"The present moment is filled with joy and peace. If you are attentive, you will see it."
Thich Nhat Hanh
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"If we are not able to smile, then the world will not have peace."
Thich Nhat Hanh
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"Breathing in, I calm my body. Breathing out, I smile."
Thich Nhat Hanh
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"Peace comes when you can let the past go and stop trying to control the future."
Thich Nhat Hanh
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"If we know how to live deeply every moment of our daily life, the peace is already there."
Thich Nhat Hanh
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"Walking slowly is like a meditation; every step can be a prayer."
Thich Nhat Hanh