Peace Quotes

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

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"Peace begins within; from there, it ripples outward to the world."
Wisdom, John
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"The world needs open hearts and open minds, not closed dogmas."
Moore, George Edward
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"Peace begins in the hearts of individuals."
Moore, George Edward
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"The virtuous person has integrated their emotions and reason harmoniously."
Foot, Philippa
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"Virtue allows us to achieve a kind of harmony between reason and desire."
Foot, Philippa
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"Peace is not the absence of conflict but the management of it justly."
Austin, John Langshaw
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"Peace within oneself creates the condition for peace in the world."
Austin, John Langshaw
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"Idleness is not a vice; it is a virtue."
Weil, Simone
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"Peace is not the absence of conflict but the presence of justice."
Weil, Simone
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"Peace begins in the human heart."
Rosenzweig, Franz
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"Peace is the reconciliation of opposites."
Rosenzweig, Franz
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"The pursuit of peace requires understanding the interests and perspectives of those with whom we conflict."
Strawson, Peter Frederick
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"The conditions for peace are not merely political, but require a transformation in how we understand ourselves and others."
Strawson, Peter Frederick
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"Peace is the natural state toward which all things incline."
Moore, George Edward
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"To forgive is not to condone; it is to free yourself."
Moore, George Edward
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"Dialogue is the only way to peace."
Buber, Martin
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"Peace is not the absence of conflict but the presence of justice."
Buber, Martin
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"Where dialogue is impossible, violence becomes inevitable."
Buber, Martin
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"Peace requires the death of our appetites for control."
Weil, Simone
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"Peace begins not in the world but in the human heart."
Moore, George Edward
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"Peace is an adventure beyond being."
Levinas, Emmanuel
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"Totality is violence; infinity is peace."
Levinas, Emmanuel
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"Peace is the work of endless responsibility."
Levinas, Emmanuel
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"Peace requires the surrender of power over the Other."
Levinas, Emmanuel
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"Peace comes not from the absence of conflict, but from truthful dialogue."
Rosenzweig, Franz
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"Peace requires the courage to forgive."
Rosenzweig, Franz
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"The only thing that will redeem mankind is cooperation."
Russell, Bertrand
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"Conquer the world by meditation."
Russell, Bertrand
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"The belief that peace is better than war must govern our relations with other nations."
Russell, Bertrand
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"It is a waste of energy to be angry with a man who behaves badly, just as it is to be angry with a car that will not go."
Russell, Bertrand