Peace Quotes

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

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"Peace is the greatest luxury and simplest necessity."
William Astor
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"The greatest victories are won without drawing a sword."
Stephen Girard
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"To forgive is to free yourself from the chains of the past."
Stephen Girard
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"The pursuit of peace requires the courage of a warrior."
Stephen Girard
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"Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the presence of understanding."
William K. Vanderbilt
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"Peace begins within and radiates outward."
William K. Vanderbilt
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"Peace begins not in the world, but in the quietude of one's own conscience."
Mark Hopkins
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"Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the presence of wisdom to navigate it."
Mark Hopkins
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"Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the presence of understanding."
William Astor
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"Peace comes not from weakness, but from the strength to choose harmony."
Leland Stanford
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"Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the presence of justice."
Leland Stanford
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"The greatest wealth is a clear conscience."
Stephen Girard
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"The most secure fortune is one built on the contentment of others."
Stephen Girard
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"The peace that comes from doing right is worth any sacrifice."
Stephen Girard
"The true measure of wealth is peace of mind."
Cornelius Vanderbilt II
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"Peace begins within and radiates without."
Mark Hopkins
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"Peace is the greatest gift we can offer one another."
Mark Hopkins
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"Every moment of patience is an investment in your own peace."
William Astor
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"Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the presence of understanding."
William Astor
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"The pursuit of peace is more noble than the pursuit of victory."
John Jacob Astor
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"The pursuit of peace requires more courage than the preparation for war."
John Jacob Astor
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"The seas unite us all, regardless of the flags we fly."
Stephen Girard
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"The seas may rage, but they cannot touch the peace within a righteous heart."
Stephen Girard
"The man who cannot forgive is imprisoned by his own bitterness."
Cornelius Vanderbilt II
"The path to peace is through the mastery of one's own mind."
Cornelius Vanderbilt II
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"The greatest luxury is not gold or jewels, but freedom from want and worry."
William K. Vanderbilt
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"Man's happiness depends on his ability to live in harmony with others."
Robert Owen
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"Social harmony results from enlightened self-interest."
Robert Owen
"Peace is the harvest of justice."
Matthew Boulton
"Peace comes to those who pursue it with purpose."
Matthew Boulton