Quotes About Peace, Inner Calm, and Forgiveness

I affirm that tranquillity is nothing else than the good ordering of the mind.

Self-control is strength; Right Thought is mastery; Calmness is power.

For of what benefit is a quiet neighbourhood, if our emotions are in an uproar?

We may enjoy abundance of peace if we refrain from busying ourselves with the sayings and doings of others, and things which concern not ourselves.

You must lay aside the burdens of the mind; until you do this, no place will satisfy you.

In all debates let truth be thy aim; not victory or an unjust interest; and endeavor to gain rather than to expose thy antagonist.

This is certain, that a man that studieth revenge, keeps his own wounds green, which otherwise would heal, and do well.

To err is human, to forgive, divine.

If thou wilt that others bear with thee, bear thou with others.

Do not speak harshly to anybody; those who are spoken to will answer thee in the same way. Angry speech is painful, blows for blows will touch thee.

For hatred does not cease by hatred at any time: hatred ceases by love, this is an old rule.

If we could read the secret history of our enemies, we should find in each man's life sorrow and suffering enough to disarm all hostility.

First keep thyself in peace, and then shalt thou be able to be a peacemaker towards others.

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.