Quotes for Peace

Be the change that you wish to see in the world.

Mahatma Gandhi

He is able who thinks he is able.

Buddha

We must become the change we want to see.

Mahatma Gandhi

Love one another as I have loved you.

Jesus Christ

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

Jesus Christ

To enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one's family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one's own mind. If a man can control his mind he can find the way to Enlightenment, and all wisdom and virtue will naturally come to him.

Buddha

Courage is the price that life exacts for granting peace.

Amelia Earhart

You can't shake hands with a clenched fist.

Indira Gandhi

Those who are free of resentful thoughts surely find peace.

Buddha

Did I offer peace today? Did I bring a smile to someone's face? Did I say words of healing? Did I let go of my anger and resentment? Did I forgive? Did I love? These are the real questions. I must trust that the little bit of love that I sow now will bear many fruits, here in this world and the life to come.

Henri Nouwen

No one of you is a believer until he desires for his brother that which he desires for himself.

Prophet Muhammad

The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.

Jesus Christ

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

Jesus Christ

The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.

Mahatma Gandhi

Well may the boldest fear and the wisest tremble when incurring responsibilities on which may depend our country's peace and prosperity, and in some degree the hopes and happiness of the whole human family.

James K. Polk

So many people live within unhappy circumstances and yet will not take the initiative to change their situation because they are conditioned to a life of security, conformity, and conservation, all of which may appear to give one peace of mind, but in reality, nothing is more damaging to the adventurous spirit.

Christopher McCandless

Kindness is a mark of faith, and whoever is not kind has no faith.

Prophet Muhammad

The greatest jihad (struggle) is to battle your own soul, to fight the evil within yourself.

Prophet Muhammad

Prime Minister Sharon, Prime Minister Abbas, I urge you today to end the designs of those who seek destruction, annihilation and occupation, and I urge you to have the will and the courage to begin to realize our dreams of peace, prosperity and coexistence.

Abdullah II of Jordan

The greatest among you will be your servant.

Jesus Christ