Peace Quotes

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

20711 quotes

M
"Whenever I enter a new country, I have already become a citizen of that country."
Marquis de Lafayette
M
"The safeguard of the state is the love of the people."
Marquis de Lafayette
M
"I have been endeavoring by every means in my power to promote peace."
Marquis de Lafayette
M
"War is the scourge of the human race."
Marquis de Lafayette
M
"I have lived long enough to see that most human struggles are unnecessary."
Marquis de Lafayette
"Peace is the fruit of righteousness"
Paul Revere
"Peace begins within the human heart"
Paul Revere
B
"A nation's strength lies in the unity of its people"
Benedict Arnold
B
"Peace begins within the human heart"
Benedict Arnold
"Peace without justice is merely a pause before renewed conflict."
Georges Danton
"The greatest victory is when your enemy becomes your friend."
Georges Danton
C
"The path to peace is paved with acts of reconciliation and justice."
Camille Desmoulins
J
"The price of peace bought with injustice is perpetual war."
Jean-Paul Marat
M
"Mankind will never be thoroughly happy until universal toleration is established."
Marquis de Lafayette
M
"Peace is the fruit of activity, not of sleep."
Marquis de Lafayette
M
"The principle of toleration must extend to all religions and all philosophies."
Marquis de Lafayette
M
"The path to peace is illuminated by the light of mutual respect and understanding."
Marquis de Lafayette
J
"A standing military force is dangerous to free government and ought not be permitted in time of peace."
James Madison
J
"In no instance have the citizens of any one nation to do with the religious opinions of those of another."
James Madison
J
"A confederation is a league of friendship among the states."
James Madison
J
"The sword is a bad implement of law."
John Adams
S
"The said Constitution shall never be construed to warrant a standing army in the time of peace."
Samuel Adams
S
"I thank God that I have given offence to no man."
Samuel Adams
S
"Happy is that people whose annals are blank in the pages of history."
Samuel Adams
M
"The greatest victories are often won without bloodshed, through the power of conviction."
Marquis de Lafayette
M
"The pursuit of peace requires the courage of warriors and the hearts of saints."
Marquis de Lafayette
M
"I have found that forgiveness is more powerful than revenge."
Marquis de Lafayette
B
"The greatest victory is not won on any battlefield, but within the human heart."
Benedict Arnold
B
"The pursuit of vengeance is like drinking poison and expecting your enemy to suffer."
Benedict Arnold
"To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace."
Thomas Paine