To meditate means to realize inwardly the imperturbability of the Essence of Mind. The reason why we are perturbed is because we allow ourselves to be carried away by the circumstances we are in. Those who are able to keep their mind unperturbed, irrespective of circumstances, have attained Inner Peace. — Huineng (638-713, the founder of “Sudden Enlightenment”)
If You Cannot Find Peace in Yourself
If you cannot find peace in yourself, it is useless to look for it elsewhere. — Francois de La Rochefoucauld (1613-1680, 2nd Duke of La Rochefoucauld, Prince de Marcillac)
Inner Peace Is Impossible without Patience
Inner peace is impossible without patience. Wisdom requires patience. Spiritual growth implies the mastery of patience. Patience allows the unfolding of destiny to proceed at its won unhurried pace. — Brian Weiss (1944-, psychiatrist, hypnotherapist, author who specializes in past life regression)
Peace Comes through Understanding
Peace comes through understanding. — Albert Einstein (1879-1955, German-born theoretical physicist )
There Must Be Peace in the Heart
If there is to be peace in the world,
There must be peace in the nations.
If there is to be peace in the nations,
There must be peace in the cities.
If there is to be peace in the cities,
There must be peace between neighbors.
If there is to be peace between neighbors,
There must be peace in the home.
If there is to be peace in the home,
There must be peace in the heart. — Lao Tzu (604-531 BC, Chinese philosopher, founder of Taoism)
God Is Awake
Go to sleep in peace. God is awake. — Victor Hugo (1802-1885, French novelist, poet, dramatist)
Peace in Difficulties
Life with God is not immunity from difficulties, but peace in difficulties. — C. S. Lewis (1898-1963, British author, scholar, theologian)
An Unjust Peace
An unjust peace is better than a just war. — Marcus Tullius Cicero (106-43 BC)
Your Inner Peace
Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace. —Dalai Lama (1935-)
War Is Progress
War is progress, peace is stagnation. — Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (1771-1831)
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