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The rise of the nation-state has coincided with a decline in violence.
We are living in the most peaceful time in human history.
The sound of silence would replace the noise of civilization.
From The World Without Us by Alan Weisman
Every day we must make the choice to be at peace with ourselves.
You are not your thoughts; you are not your emotions; you are not your body.
From Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig
A man’s mind is a place to find peace.
From The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.
From The Art of War by Sun Tzu
Running is about finding your inner peace.
Letting go gives us freedom, and freedom is the only condition for happiness.
From When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chödrön
Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life.
From The Dhammapada by Eknath Easwaran
He who lives in harmony with himself lives in harmony with the universe.
From Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
The greatest revelation is stillness.
From The Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu
And He found you lost and guided [you].
In the quiet of nature, running becomes a meditation.
From The Way of the Runner by Adharanand Finn
Your sacred space is where you can find yourself again and again.
From The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell
The greatest freedom is the freedom from the mind.
To be mindful is to be in touch with your true self.
From The Mindful Athlete by George Mumford
Understanding different religions can foster empathy and reduce conflict.
From Why Religion? by Elaine Pagels
Empathy is a powerful force for peace.
True happiness comes from within, not from external sources.
From Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty
You are more than enough. You are complete.
The most fundamental aggression to ourselves, the most fundamental harm we can do to ourselves, is to remain ignorant by not having the courage and the humility to look at ourselves honestly and gently.
From When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chödrön
True peace comes from within, not from external circumstances.
Your worst enemy cannot harm you as much as your own unguarded thoughts.
From The Dhammapada by Eknath Easwaran
Create a life that feels good on the inside.
The greatest victory is that which requires no battle.
From The Art of War by Sun Tzu
Let go of what you can’t control.
From Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty
The ultimate source of a happy life is a good heart.
Don't seek for everything to happen as you wish it would, but rather wish for everything to happen as it does happen.
From The Enchiridion by Epictetus
Our life is what our thoughts make it.
From Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
Religious practices can be a source of inner strength.
From Why Religion? by Elaine Pagels
Letting go is the essence of freedom.
From The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying by Sogyal Rinpoche
You find peace not by rearranging the circumstances of your life, but by realizing who you are at the deepest level.
From The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
Islam is not a religion of peace; it is a religion of submission.
From No god but God by Reza Aslan
Understanding our history helps us appreciate our progress towards peace.
Religion has often been a source of conflict, but it has also been a force for peace and reconciliation.
From Fields of Blood: Religion and the History of Violence by Karen Armstrong
A quiet mind is a powerful mind.
The revolution starts within.
From The Self-Love Revolution by Virgie Tovar
The wise find joy in their own inner peace.
From The I Ching or Book of Changes by Richard Wilhelm (Translator)
As we move toward a more peaceful world, we should not forget the forces that drive the decline of violence.
Listen to your inner voice; it knows the way.
From More Than Enough: Claiming Space for Who You Are by Elaine Welteroth
I am learning that the most important thing I can do is to love myself.
From Untamed by Glennon Doyle
Religion has often been a source of violence, but it can also be a powerful force for peace.
From Fields of Blood: Religion and the History of Violence by Karen Armstrong
Islam is not a religion of the sword, but a religion of the heart.
From No god but God by Reza Aslan
When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everyone will respect you.
From The Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu
Indeed, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest.
In the practice of tolerance, one finds an inner peace.
From The Bhagavad Gita by Anonymous
True happiness comes from within, not from external validation.
From The Courage to Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga
If you get the inside right, the outside will fall into place.
From The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you.
From The Upanishads by Anonymous
In the silence, he could hear the echoes of his own heart.
From The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
It is in the realm of the spirit that we must fight our battles.
To find peace, you must let go of the need to control.
From Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty
You have power over your mind—not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.
From Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
I had only to wish to be happy, and I would be.
From The Stranger by Albert Camus
Authenticity is the key to freedom.
From More Than Enough: Claiming Space for Who You Are by Elaine Welteroth
Practice gratitude for the moments you choose.
From The Joy of Missing Out by Tonya Dalton
Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest.
The art of playing is the art of letting go.
Your heart must be pure and free from distractions.
From The Cloud of Unknowing by Anonymous
Through practice, we can cultivate a sense of calm amidst the chaos.
Better than a thousand hollow words is one word that brings peace.
From The Dhammapada by Eknath Easwaran
Joy is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.
Your sacred space is where you can find yourself over and over again.
From The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell
Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.
From The Dhammapada by Eknath Easwaran
When you are content to be simply yourself and don’t compare or compete, everyone will respect you.
From The Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu
You can never find a place that's nice and peaceful, because there isn't any.
From The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
It is not enough to win a war; it is more important to organize the peace.
From The Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle
One who is unattached to the external world is truly wise.
From The Bhagavad Gita by Anonymous
The only lasting beauty is the beauty of the heart.
From The Essential Rumi by Jalal al-Din Rumi
In a world full of noise, libraries offer a quiet sanctuary.
From The Library Book by Susan Orlean
Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love; this is the eternal rule.
From The Dhammapada by Eknath Easwaran
You’re not trying to optimize for happiness, you’re trying to optimize for peace.