Do not judge men by mere appearances; for the light laughter that bubbles on the lip often mantles over the depths of sadness, and the serious look may be the sober veil that covers a divine peace and joy. E. H. Chapin

Nothing can bring you peace but yourself. Ralph Waldo Emerson

On that day let us solemnly remember the sacrifices of all those who fought so valiantly, on the seas, in the air, and on foreign shores, to preserve our heritage of freedom, and let us reconsecrate ourselves to the task of promoting an enduring peace so that all their efforts shall not have been in vain. Dwight D. Eisenhower

Realize that true happiness lies within you. Waste no time and effort searching for peace and contentment and joy in the world outside. Remember that there is no happiness in having or in getting, but only in giving. Reach out. Share. Smile. Hug. Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself. Og Mandino

To be at peace with ourselves we need to know ourselves. Caitlin Matthews

Find peace in where and what you are. Christopher Paolini, Author of Eragon and Eldest. Quote from Eragon

Better beans and bacon in peace than cakes and ale in fear. Aesop

God cannot give us a happiness and peace apart from Himself, because it is not there. There is no such thing. C. S. Lewis

Peace has never come from dropping bombs. Real peace comes from enlightenment and educating people to behave more in a divine manner. Carlos Santana, Associated Press interview, September 1, 2004

We call that person who has lost his father, an orphan and a widower that man who has lost his wife. But that man who has known the immense unhappiness of losing a friend, by what name do we call him Here every language is silent and holds its peace in impotence. Joseph Roux

Where the soul is full of peace and joy, outward surrounding and circumstances are of comparatively little account. Hannah Whitall Smith

The issues are the same. We wanted peace on earth, love, and understanding between everyone around the world. We have learned that change comes slowly. Paul McCartney, The Observer (1987)

To be feared is to fear: no one has been able to strike terror into others and at the same time enjoy peace of mind. Seneca

The greatest destroyer of peace is abortion because if a mother can kill her own child, what is left for me to kill you and you to kill me There is nothing between. Mother Theresa

Peace can be reached through meditation on the knowledge which dreams give. Peace can also be reached through concentration upon that which is dearest to the heart. Patanjali

Has not peace honours and glories of her own unattended by the dangers of war Hermocrates of Syracuse

If man does find the solution for world peace it will be the most revolutionary reversal of his record we have ever known. George C. Marshall

Let tears flow of their own accord: their flowing is not inconsistent with inward peace and harmony. Seneca

I took a speed-reading course and read War and Peace in twenty minutes. It involves Russia. Woody Allen

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