Peace Quotes
Not just the absence of war, but the presence of justice, understanding, and inner calm.
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"The mind of the sage is peaceful. A sage sees the world as he sees himself."Zhuangzi
"There is no greater sin than desire, no greater curse than discontent."Zhuangzi
"When the hinge is not moving, it never decays."Zhuangzi
"When the mind is at peace, the world too is at peace."Zhuangzi
"When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everybody will respect you."Zhuangzi
"Nowhere can man find a quieter or more untroubled retreat than in his own soul."Seneca
"The greatest success is living in peace."Seneca
"If you realize that all things are impermanent, you will be less troubled."Laozi
"To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders."Laozi
"Violence, even well intentioned, always rebounds upon oneself."Laozi
"Let your mind become clear, like still water."Laozi
"Rushing toward a goal is a subliminal form of violence."Laozi
"Empty your mind of all thoughts. Let your heart be at peace."Laozi
"Ambition and desire are the source of chaos."Laozi
"Respond to aggression without aggression."Laozi
"The only way to true peace is through accepting what you cannot control."Epictetus
"Do not demand that things happen as you wish, but accept them as they are."Epictetus
"Do not look for peace in external silence, but in the silence of your tumultuous mind."Epictetus
"Attachment is the root of suffering; acceptance is the root of peace."Epictetus
"You will never be envied if you possess nothing, and you will never be pitied if you want nothing."Epictetus
"Your peace depends not on your circumstances, but on your acceptance of them."Epictetus
"To nourish the heart there is nothing better than to make the desires few."Mencius
"To achieve harmony, one must first understand discord."Mencius
"Where there is truth, there is lasting peace."Mencius
"Envy is the ulcer of the soul"Thales of Miletus
"Peace begins with a smile"Thales of Miletus
"The superior man is satisfied and composed; the inferior man is always anxious and worried."Confucius
"The sage wanders in thought but finds peace in stillness."Zhuangzi
"Confine yourself to the ordinary things, and you shall have peace."Zhuangzi
"To live without regret, live without attachment to outcomes."Zhuangzi