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To reach peace, teach peace.

If you cannot find peace within yourself, you will never find it anywhere else.

History teaches that war begins when governments believe the price of aggression is cheap.

When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace.

When we feel love and kindness toward others, it not only makes others feel loved and cared for, but it helps us also to develop inner happiness and peace.

Peace cannot be achieved through violence, it can only be attained through understanding.

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.

If half a century of living has taught me anything at all, it has taught me that nothing can bring you peace but yourself.

Our goal must be not peace in our time, but peace for all time.

If someone thinks that love and peace is a cliche that must have been left behind in the Sixties, that's his problem. Love and peace are eternal.

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.

"There's been a quantum leap technologically in our age, but unless there's another quantum leap in human relations, unless we learn to live in a new way towards one another, there will be a catastrophe."

Peace does not mean an absence of conflicts; differences will always be there. Peace means solving these differences through peaceful means; through dialogue, education, knowledge; and through humane ways.

Peace is the work of justice indirectly, in so far as justice removes the obstacles to peace; but it is the work of charity (love) directly, since charity, according to its very notion, causes peace.

Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.

The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.

If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner.

We have guided missiles and misguided men.

Nothing is more precious than peace. Peace is the most basic starting point for the advancement of humankind.

We have to face the fact that either all of us are going to die together or we are going to learn to live together and if we are to live together we have to talk.

The guns and the bombs, the rockets and the warships, are all symbols of human failure.

Peace is our gift to each other.

We look forward to the time when the Power of Love will replace the Love of Power. Then will our world know the blessings of peace.

Ultimately, we have just one moral duty: to reclaim large areas of peace in ourselves, more and more peace, and to reflect it towards others. And the more peace there is in us, the more peace there will be in our troubled world.

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34 Powerful Quotes About World Peace

The fight for world peace is not just the work of diplomats and politicians — it’s a collective effort that requires the hearts and minds of each and every one of us. 

Across countless generations and conflicts, advocates and activists have worked to create a more peaceful world. Despite a number of devastating setbacks, peacemaking efforts have been successful in creating a more peaceful world , overall. Still, there is more work to be done... and we all have a responsibility to be a part of that work.

Peacemaking is an ongoing process that requires education, activism, courage, and continual dialogue.

Over time, inspiring peacemakers have imparted their wisdom through speeches, literature, and actions — urging humanity to choose the path of understanding and compassion over conflict.

We’ve curated a selection of quotes that center on the idea of world peace — to inspire, challenge, and encourage you to play your part in this vital mission. 

Whether you’re already involved in peace-building efforts or in need of some perspective in light of heartbreaking current world events — may these quotes galvanize your own journey toward promoting world peace.

‍ You might also like: Quotes About Humanity | Quotes About Activism | Quotes About Social Justice | Quotes About Peace

The Best Quotes About Creating Peace in the World

“It isn’t enough to talk about peace. One must believe in it. And it isn’t enough to believe in it. One must work at it.” — Eleanor Roosevelt

“Peace is a daily, a weekly, a monthly process, gradually changing opinions, slowly eroding old barriers, quietly building new structures.” — John F. Kennedy

“Peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek, but a means by which we arrive at that goal.” — Martin Luther King Jr.

“Peace begins with a smile.” — Mother Teresa

“There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.” — Edith Wharton

“Peace is the opposite of dreaming. It’s built slowly and surely through brutal compromises and tiny victories that you don’t even see. It’s a messy business, bringing peace into the world.” — Bono

“Establishing lasting peace is the work of education; all politics can do is keep us out of war.” — Maria Montessori

“Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” — Desmond Tutu

“I still believe that peace and plenty and happiness can be worked out some way. I am a fool.” — Kurt Vonnegut

“If you want to end the war, then instead of sending guns, send books. Instead of sending tanks, send pens. Instead of sending soldiers, send teachers.” — Malala Yousafzai

“Is world peace ever going to be a reality? Sadly, likely not in our lifetimes. But that does not mean we should give in to despair. Mahatma Gandhi once said, ‘When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it — always.’” — Jane Goodall

“Imagine all the people living life in peace. You may say that I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one. I hope someday you’ll join us and the world will be as one.” — John Lennon, Imagine

“Peace cannot be achieved through violence, it can only be attained through understanding.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Courage is the price that life exacts for granting peace.” — Amelia Earhart

“World peace must develop from inner peace. Peace is not just mere absence of violence. Peace is, I think, the manifestation of human compassion.” — The Dalai Lama 

“Not one of us can rest, be happy, be at home, be at peace with ourselves, until we end hatred and division.” — John Lewis

“Peace is the only battle worth waging.” — Albert Camus

“The more we sweat in peace, the less we bleed in war.” — Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit

“That’s all nonviolence is — organized love.” — Joan Baez

“Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be achieved by understanding.” — Albert Einstein

“An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind.” — Mahatma Gandhi

“Peace is our gift to each other.” — Elie Wiesel

“Until we have the courage to recognize cruelty for what it is — whether its victim is human or animal — we cannot expect things to be much better in this world… We cannot have peace among men whose hearts delight in killing any living creature.” — Rachel Carson

“We can’t just hope for a brighter day, we have to work for a brighter day. Love too often gets buried in a world of hurt and fear. And we have to work to dig it out so we can share it with our family, our friends, and our neighbors.” — Dolly Parton

“Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can quietly become a power no government can suppress, a power than can transform the world.” — Howard Zinn

“If you don’t know the guy on the other side of the world, love him anyway because he’s just like you. He has the same dreams, the same hopes and fears. It’s one world, pal. We’re all neighbors.” — Frank Sinatra

“I think it’s naive to pray for world peace if we’re not going to change the form in which we live.” — Godfrey Reggio

“I believe we are here on the planet Earth to live, grow up and do what we can to make this world a better place for all people to enjoy freedom.” — Rosa Parks

“Peace cannot exist without justice, justice cannot exist without fairness, fairness cannot exist without development, development cannot exist without democracy, democracy cannot exist without respect for the identity and worth of cultures and peoples.” — Rigoberta Menchu, Nobel Peace Prize laureate

“World peace, like community peace, does not require that each man love his neighbor — it requires only that they live together with mutual tolerance, submitting their disputes to a just and peaceful settlement.” — John F. Kennedy

“Peace comes from being able to contribute the best that we have, and all that we are, toward creating a world that supports everyone. But it is also securing the space for others to contribute the best that they have and all that they are.” — Hafsat Abiola

“We who in engage in nonviolent direct action are not the creators of tension. We merely bring to the surface the hidden tension that is already alive.” — Martin Luther King Jr.

“Don’t wait for a better world. Start now to create a world of harmony and peace. It is up to you, and it always has been. You may even find the solution at the end of your fork.” — Sharon Gannon

“Peace is not something you wish for, it is something you make, something you are, something you do and something you give away.” — Robert Fulghum

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30 Quotes About Peace That Will Inspire Tranquility in Your Life

Calm your mind, body and spirit with these serene thoughts.

Peace remains a goal for introspective individuals around the world. The lifelong search for inner peace challenges us to learn more about ourselves while allowing us to evolve with the seasons — and the quotes on our list capture all forms of peace. They'll inspire you to embark on your own journey! After all, creators of past and present would agree that peace requires a journey beginning with you .

The Dalai Lama, Mother Teresa and Saint Francis de Sales are experts on the topic of peace, and by surrounding yourself with quotes from civil rights leaders and artists, you’ll become an expert as well. Read on for some of our favorite messages — and if you’re in search of even more moving words, you’ll want to check out inspirational quotes , happy quotes and life quotes next.

Inner Peace Quotes:

• “Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset.” — Saint Francis de Sales
• “The life of inner peace, being harmonious and without stress, is the easiest type of existence.” — Norman Vincent Peale
• “Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.” — Dalai Lama
• “Nobody can bring you peace but yourself.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
• “If you are depressed you are living in the past if you are anxious you are living in the future, if you are at peace, you are living in the present.” — Lao Tzu
• “When things change inside you, things change around you.” — Unknown
• “Peace of mind for five minutes, that's what I crave.” — Alanis Morissette

Calming Peace Quotes:

• “Peace is liberty in tranquility.” — Marcus Tullius Cicero
• “Every breath we take, every step we make, can be filled with peace, joy and serenity.” — Thich Nhat Hanh
• “I took a deep breath and listened to the old bray of my heart. I am. I am. I am.” — Sylvia Plath
• “You should feel beautiful and you should feel safe. What you surround yourself with should bring you peace of mind and peace of spirit.” — Stacy London
• “Sometimes you can find peace of mind by transferring yourself to different situations. They're just reminders to stay ... calm.” — Yves Behar
• “Don't search for anything except peace. Try to calm the mind. Everything else will come on its own." — Baba Hari Das
• “Let go of the thoughts that don’t make you strong." — Karen Salmansohn
• “Peace begins with a smile.” — Mother Teresa

Inspirational Peace Quotes:

• “It isn’t enough to talk about peace. One must believe in it. And it isn’t enough to believe in it. One must work at it.” — Eleanor Roosevelt
• “You will find peace not by trying to escape your problems, but by confronting them courageously. You will find peace not in denial, but in victory.” — J. Donald Walters
• “Peace is a daily, a weekly, a monthly process, gradually changing opinions, slowly eroding old barriers, quietly building new structures.” — John F. Kennedy
• “Peace brings with it so many positive emotions that it is worth aiming for in all circumstances.” — Estella Eliot
• “ Peace is a journey of a thousand miles and it must be taken one step at a time.” — Lyndon B. Johnson
• “ If you don't know the guy on the other side of the world, love him anyway because he's just like you. He has the same dreams, the same hopes and fears. It's one world, pal. We're all neighbors.” — Frank Sinatra
• “ Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be achieved by understanding.” — Albert Einstein

World Peace Quotes:

• “When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace.” — Jimi Hendrix
• “Imagine all the people living life in peace. You may say that I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one. I hope someday you'll join us and the world will be as one.” — John Lennon
• “ An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind.” — Mahatma Gandhi
• “Peace is not absence of conflict, it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means.” — Ronald Reagan
• “Not one of us can rest, be happy, be at home, be at peace with ourselves, until we end hatred and division.” — John Lewis
• “You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist.” ―Indira Gandhi
• “When you make peace with yourself, you make peace with the world.” —Maha Ghosananda
• “Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” — Desmond Tutu

Selena is the entertainment and news editor for Good Housekeeping , where she covers the latest on TV, movies and celebrities. In addition to writing and editing entertainment news, she also spotlights the Hispanic and Latinx community through her work. She is a graduate of CUNY Hunter College with a B.A. in journalism and creative writing.

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100 Peace Quotes To Inspire A Better World

By Maxime Lagacé

Maxime is the founder of WisdomQuotes. He has been collecting quotes since 2004. His goal? To help you develop a calm and peaceful mind. Learn more about him on his about page .

Here are 100 of the most inspiring peace quotes I could find.

To inspire unity and peace in you and the world.

After, we all need inspiration and reminders about generosity, service, and kindness .

It’s what makes the world beautiful.

You’ll discover quotes by Einstein, Buddha, Gandhi, and more.

Peace begins with a smile. Mother Teresa

The world is now too small for anything but brotherhood. Arthur Powell Davies

Love is the purest form of a soul at peace. Matthew Donnelly

Little people are intolerant, selfish and impatient. Wise people are calm, loving and understanding. Maxime Lagacé

If you want peace, you don’t talk to your friends . You talk to your enemies. Desmond Tutu

Do your little bit of good where you are; its those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world. Desmond Tutu (Nobel Peace Prize 1984)

I do not want the peace that passeth understanding. I want the understanding which bringeth peace. Helen Keller

When you make peace with yourself, you make peace with the world. Maha Ghosananda

Why can’t people just sit and read books and be nice to each other? David Baldacci

When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace. Jimi Hendrix

You can’t separate peace from freedom because no one can be at peace unless he has his freedom. Malcolm X

You were placed on this earth to create not to compete. Robert Anthony

Courage is the price that life exacts for granting peace. Amelia Earhart

Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding. Albert Einstein

We will know peace the day we truly know ourselves. Maxime Lagacé

The Best Peace Quotes

World peace begins with inner peace. 14th Dalai Lama

Peace in ourselves, peace in the world. Thich Nhat Hanh

Don’t gain the world and lose your soul, wisdom is better than silver or gold. Bob Marley

You can’t shake hands with a clenched fist. Indira Gandhi

First keep the peace within yourself, then you can also bring peace to others. Thomas a Kempis

An eye for an eye will only make the whole world blind. Mahatma Gandhi

In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you. Deepak Chopra

If there must be trouble let it be in my day, that my child may have peace. Thomas Paine

If everyone demanded peace instead of another television set, then there’d be peace. John Lennon

To forgive is the highest, most beautiful form of love. In return, you will receive untold peace and happiness. Robert Muller

True peace is not merely the absence of tension: it is the presence of justice. Martin Luther King Jr

I am not only a pacifist but a militant pacifist. I am willing to fight for peace. Nothing will end war unless the people themselves refuse to go to war. Albert Einstein

We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves. 14th Dalai Lama

I have come into this world to see this: the sword drop from men’s hands even at the height of their arc of rage because we have finally realized there is just one flesh we can wound. Hafiz of Persia

Let us bring equality, justice, and peace for all. Not just the politicians and the world leaders, we all need to contribute. Me. You. It is our duty. Malala Yousafzai (Nobel Prize Winner 2014)

You cannot find peace by avoiding life. Virginia Woolf

Make peace with your broken pieces. Unknown

Worrying does not take away tomorrow’s troubles, it takes away today’s peace. Unknown

There is no way to peace, peace is the way. A.J. Muste

Barbecue may not be the road to world peace, but it’s a start. Anthony Bourdain

The practice of peace and reconciliation is one of the most vital and artistic of human actions. Thich Nhat Hanh

The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don’t do anything about it. Albert Einstein

Peace is not only better than war, but infinitely more arduous. George Bernard Shaw

Peace is not achieved by controlling nations, but mastering our thoughts. John Harricharan

What Is Peace?

Peace is not the absence of war but the presence of justice. Harrison Ford

Peace is not the absence of war; it is a virtue; a state of mind; a disposition for benevolence; confidence; and justice. Baruch Spinoza

Peace is costly but it is worth the expense. African proverb

Peace is the only battle worth waging. Albert Camus

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If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other. Mother Teresa (Nobel Peace Prize 1979)

Peace cannot be achieved through violence, it can only be attained through understanding. Ralph Waldo Emerson

I believe our sorrow can make us a better country. I believe our righteous anger can be transformed into more justice and more peace. Barack Obama (Nobel Peace Prize 2009)

Resolutely train yourself to attain peace. Buddha

A running world is a peaceful world. Eliud Kipchoge (First man to run a marathon under two hours)

If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner. Nelson Mandela (Nobel Peace Prize 1993)

Peace is the virtue of civilization. War is its crime. Victor Hugo

No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite. Nelson Mandela

I was a drum major for peace. Martin Luther King Jr (Nobel Peace Prize 1964)

There is something strangely inconsistent about a nation and a press that would praise you when you say, ‘Be nonviolent toward Jim Clark,’ but will curse and damn you when you say, ‘Be nonviolent toward little brown Vietnamese children.’ There is something wrong with that press. Martin Luther King Jr

Some people call me the girl who was shot by the Taliban. And some, the girl who fought for her rights. Malala Yousafzai (Nobel Peace Prize 2014)

There is no greater violence than to deny the dreams of our children. Kailash Satyarthi (Nobel Peace Prize 2014)

The biggest challenge or biggest crisis knocking on the doors of humankind is fear and intolerance. Kailash Satyarhi (Nobel Peace Prize 2014)

Only art and music have the power to bring peace. Yoko Ono

I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones. Albert Einstein

Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable. John F. Kennedy

The care of human life and happiness, and not their destruction, is the first and only object of good government. Thomas Jefferson

We will not learn how to live together in peace by killing each other’s children. Jimmy Carter

Working for peace in the future is to work for peace in the present moment. Thich Nhat Hanh

Part 1. I believe that to meet the challenges of our times, human beings will have to develop a greater sense of universal responsibility. 14th Dalai Lama  (Real name is Tenzin Gyatso, Nobel Peace Prize 1989)

Part 2. Each of us must learn to work not just for oneself, one’s own family or nation, but for the benefit of all humankind. Universal responsibility is the key to human survival. It is the best foundation for world peace. 14th Dalai Lama

Non-cooperation is a measure of discipline and sacrifice, and it demands respect for the opposite views. Mahatma Gandhi (Nominated 5 times for Nobel Peace Prize)

Nobody can hurt me without my permission. Mahatma Gandhi

Imagine all the people living life in peace. You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one. I hope someday you’ll join us, and the world will live as one. John Lennon

All we are saying is give peace a chance. John Lennon

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Short Peace Quotes

Peace is every step. Thich Nhat Hanh

Peace begins when expectation ends. Sri Chinmoy

Dream always of a peaceful, warless, disarmed world. Robert Muller

We make war that we may live in peace. Aristotle

#PeaceDay should be everyday. Michael Douglas (UN Messenger of Peace)

Every drop in the ocean counts. Yoko Ono

Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace. 14th Dalai Lama

Peace without justice is an impossibility. Desmond Tutu (Nobel Peace Prize 1984)

Love is my weapon. Music is my religion. Peace is in my soul. Unknown

I am centered. I am balanced. I am at peace. Unknown

Peace is never a perfect achievement. Kofi Annan (Nobel Peace Prize 2001)

I, too, am America. Langston Hughes

Inspirational Peace Quotes (For Changing The World)

Human suffering anywhere concerns men and women everywhere. Elie Wiesel

One little person, giving all of her time to peace, makes news. Many people, giving some of their time, can make history. Peace Pilgrim

You who are journalists, writers, citizens, you have the right and duty to say to those you have elected that they must practice mindfulness, calm and deep listening, and loving speech. This is universal thing, taught by all religions. Thich Nhat Hanh ( Related : Peace Is Every Step , Amazon book)

Peace has to be created, in order to be maintained. It is the product of faith, strength, energy, will, sympathy, justice, imagination, and the triumph of principle. It will never be achieved by passivity and quietism. Dorothy Thompson

Part 1. Peace is the highest and most strenuous act of the soul, but an entirely harmonious act, in which all our powers and affections are blending in a beautiful proportion, and sustain and perfect one another. William Ellery Channing

Part 2. It is more than the silence after storms. It is as the concord of all melodious sounds… an alliance of love with all beings, a sympathy with all that is pure and happy, a surrender of every separate will and interest, a participation of the spirit and life of the universe… William Ellery Channing

Part 3. This is peace, and the true happiness of humanity. William Ellery Channing

Peace is our gift to each other. Elie Wiesel (Nobel Peace Prize 1986)

If not now, then when? If not you, then who? If we are able to answer these fundamental questions, then perhaps we can wipe away the blot of human slavery. Kailash Satyarthi (Nobel Peace Prize 2014)

We who work for peace must not falter. We must continue to pray for peace and to act for peace in whatever way we can, we must continue to speak for peace and to live the way of peace; to inspire others, we must continue to think of peace and to know that peace is possible. Peace Pilgrim

Choose. The single clenched fist lifted and ready, or the open hand held out and waiting. Choose: For we meet by one or the other. Carl Sandburg

Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself. Leo Tolstoy

Wise Peace Sayings

When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you. African proverb

While you are proclaiming peace with your lips, be careful to have it even more fully in your heart. Francis of Assisi

One is left with the horrible feeling now that war settles nothing; that to win a war is as disastrous as to lose one. Agatha Christie

If I have been of service , if I have glimpsed more of the nature and essence of ultimate good, if I am inspired to reach wider horizons of thought and action, if I am at peace with myself, it has been a successful day. Alex Noble

The less we know ourselves, the more power we crave, the more violent we become. Maxime Lagacé

It’s time for us to turn to each other, not on each other. Jesse Jackson

Everyone’s a pacifist between wars. It’s like being a vegetarian between meals. Colman McCarthy

Thou hast made us for thyself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it finds its rest in thee. Augustine of Hippo

Those who are at war with others are not at peace with themselves. William Hazlitt

Dad, how do soldiers killing each other solve the world’s problems? Bill Watterson (Calvin and Hobbes)

Be selective in your battles. Sometimes peace is better than being right. Unknown

Either war is obsolete or men are. R. Buckminster Fuller

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

A few thoughts on peace…

What does peace mean to you?

For me, it’s simple: it means you respect and accept not just others, but yourself.

It also means you know yourself and your human weaknesses so you can tame your ego and desire for power.

After all, isn’t it the search for power and status that brings us to do things that we wouldn’t normally do?

You and I are peaceful by nature.

But society told us that we were inadequate so we fight to make our place and bring down others.

This way we feel better about ourselves, right?

if you don’t truly know yourself and your value, you’ll do things that you’ll regret.

You’ll be too proud and ultimately, violent.

Don’t do that.

You were born beautiful.

Stay that way.

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37 Great Quotes on Peace and Approaches to Build Peace

Discover great quotes on peace to help you understand peace and ways to build peace. Learn and take action for a more peaceful, just world.

by Taylor O’Connor | 3 October 2024

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When I studied peace and conflict I learned a lot about key peace theories like analyzing structural and cultural violence. While this was challenging at first, I got the hang of it and began to develop my ability to recognize structural and cultural violence everywhere ( my blog post on how to recognize types of violence HERE ).

But recognizing these forms of violence is not enough. We have to know approaches to transform them, to build peace. War and violent conflict are complex, but there are many ways to transform them. We learn some in the the field of Peace Studies, but I know from my experiences that there are so many ways to transform the world.

One great way of finding creative ways to transform structural and cultural violence, to build peace, is to analyze what wise people say about it. So I have put together this little collection of great quotes on peace and appraoches for building peace to help you. From these we can gain a deeper understanding of what real peace means and find creative ways we can build peace.

Key messages about peace and approaches to build peace in the quotes

I think there are two ways that these quotes can help you find ways to contribute to building peace in the world around you. One is by recognizing key messages about peace conveyed, and the other is be understanding different approaches to build peace demonstrated by these quotes and finding a way that is most suitable for you to build peace from these.

Key messages about peace

• War cannot bring about lasting peace; it only leads to more conflict, war, and inequality.
• True peace can only be achieved through non-violent means.
• Militarization and the accumulation of weapons prevent peace, as societies that invest in armed forces and war economies hinder peaceful coexistence.
• War affects all nations, and international cooperation is essential for peace that benefits all of humanity.

Key approaches for building peace learned from these quotes:

• Use education, including peace education, to change mindsets and teach non-violent conflict resolution.
• Address essential human needs—like food, shelter, healthcare, and education—especially for those who have suffered, as peace must be tangible and meaningful.
• Promote sustainable management and fair distribution of resources to reduce inequality and support global peace.
• Use the arts and other creative mediums as tools for fostering understanding, dialogue, and peace.
• Develop systems that prioritize peace, social justice, and the common good, and challenge structures that perpetuate war and conflict.
• Encourage a mindset of empathy, where peace is achieved by acknowledging our common humanity and working toward mutual benefit.

Great quotes on peace and building peace in the world

Below you will find 37 great quotes on peace and approaches to build peace.

I have split them into six groups:

Quotes on deconstructing perceptions on war

Quotes on transforming the war industry, great quotes on peace systems, great quotes on peace cultures, quotes on approaches to build a culture of peace, quotes on transforming how we think about peace and building peace.

Quotes below deconstruct perceptions on war, and show us other ways of thinking about and understanding the human phenonmenon of war that will contirbute to peace. They explain that the idea that war brings peace is not correct despite what leaders may say. They emphasize that war only produces more war, conflict and inequality, while peace is only achievable through non-violent means. They emphasize that the seed of war is in our minds, and only through uprooting false ideas about war will we actually achieve peace.

“I went into the Army believing that if you want peace you must prepare for war. I now believe that if you prepare thoroughly for war you will get it.” – Sir John Frederick Maurice (Military general, 1842 – 1912, England) “To suggest that war can prevent war is a base play on words and a despicable form of warmongering. The objective of any who sincerely believe in peace clearly must be to exhaust every honorable recourse in the effort to save the peace. The world has had ample evidence that war begets only conditions that beget further war.” – Ralph Bunche (Diplomat, activist, mediator, 1904 – 1971, USA) “A treaty of Peace may, indeed, put an end to a particular war, yet not to the general condition of war, in which a pretext can always be found for new hostilities.” – Immanuel Kant (Philosopher, 1724 – 1804, Kingdom of Prussia) “War is an invention of the human mind. The human mind can invent peace.” – Norman Cousins (Journalist, author, peace activist, 1915 – 1990, USA) “It’s odd how those who dismiss the peace movement as utopian, don’t hesitate to proffer the most absurdly dreamy reasons for going to war: to stamp out terrorism, install democracy, eliminate fascism, and most entertainingly, to rid the world of evil-doers.” – Arundhati Roy (Writer, activist, 1961 – present, India) “Fighting for peace is like screwing for virginity.” – George Carlin (Comedian, 1937 – 2008, USA)

These quotes emphasize that true peace cannot be achieved through militarization or the accumulation of weapons. They argue that as long as societies invest in armed forces and maintain a war-focused economy, peace will remain out of reach. To attain lasting peace, there must be a shift away from the power structures and policies that prioritize war and conflict over peaceful coexistence.

“You are not going to get peace with millions of armed men. The chariot of peace cannot advance over a road littered with cannon.” – David Lloyd (Comic artist, 1950 – present, England) “To have peace and not war, the drift toward a war economy, as facilitated by the moves and the demands of the sophisticated conservatives, must be stopped; to have peace without slump, the tactics and policies of the practical right must be overcome. The political and economic power of both must be broken.” – C. Wright Mills (Sociologist, author, 1916 – 1962, USA) “We know how to organize warfare, but do we know how to act when confronted with peace?” – Jacques-Yves Cousteau (Oceanographer, filmmaker, writer, 1910 – 1997, French) “The pens which write against disarmament are made with the same steel from which guns are made.” – Aristide Briand (Former Prime Minister of France, 1862 – 1932, France)

These quotes emphasize that peace must be incentivized and actively pursued through cooperation and the prioritization of collective well-being over individual greed. For peace to be meaningful, it needs to address basic human needs—such as food, shelter, and education—especially for those who have known only suffering. Achieving peace also requires sustainable management and equitable distribution of resources, guided by political and economic systems that support development and the common good of humanity.

“We must devise a system in which peace is more rewarding than war.” – Margaret Mead (Anthropologist, 1901 – 1978, USA) “Peace, to have meaning for many who have only known suffering in both peace and war, must be translated into bread or rice, shelter, health and education, as well as freedom and human dignity.” – Ralph Bunche (Political scientist, activist, 1904 – 1971, USA) “Peace is a practical positive policy, which must be attained by friendly co-operation between the nations, putting the good of all before the interests of each.” – Anna Ruth Fry (Writer, peace activist, 1878 – 1962, England) “If development is the new name for peace, war and preparations for war are the major enemy of the healthy development of peoples. If we take the common good of all humanity as our norm, instead of individual greed, peace would be possible.” – Pope John Paul II (Religious leader, 1920 – 2005, Poland and Italy) “The way in which we can promote peace, is by promoting sustainable management of our resources, equitable distribution of these resources, and that the only way you can actually do that, is that then you have to have a political, economic system that facilitates that.” – Wangari Maathai (Activist, conservationist, 1940 – 2011, Kenya) “Peace begins when the hungry are fed.” – Unknown author

These quotes encourage us to analyze and transform cultures of war and violence, and to build cultures of peace. Many are commentaries on elements of peace cultures and war cultures. Achieving peace means rejecting cultures of violence, embracing empathy, and inviting peace into our lives through conscious action and recognition of our shared humanity. They emphasize the interconnections amongst nations, that when war occurrs it affects all of us, and that a lasting peace would benefit all.

“Peace has its victories no less than war, but it doesn’t have as many monuments to unveil.” – Kin Hubbard (Cartoonist, journalist, 1868 – 1930, USA) “The social progress, order, security and peace of each country are necessarily connected with the social progress, order, security and peace of all other countries.” – Pope John XXIII (Religious leader, 1881 – 1963, Italy) “A people free to choose will always choose peace.” – Bernice Johnson Reagon (Musician, activist, 1942 – present, USA) “Until we have the courage to recognize cruelty for what it is–whether its victim is human or animal–we cannot expect things to be much better in this world… We cannot have peace among men whose hearts delight in killing any living creature. By every act that glorifies or even tolerates such moronic delight in killing we set back the progress of humanity.” – Rachel Carson (Marine biologist, writer, conservationist, 1907 – 1964, USA) “If peace . . . only had the music and pageantry of war, there’d be no wars.” – Sophie Kerr (Writer, 1880 – 1965, USA) “Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding. You cannot subjugate a nation forcibly unless you wipe out every man, woman, and child. Unless you wish to use such drastic measures, you must find a way of settling your disputes without resort to arms.” – Albert Einstein (Physicist, 1879 – 1955, Germany and USA) “War will stop when we no longer praise it, or give it any attention at all. Peace will come wherever it is sincerely invited.” – Alice Walker (Writer, poet, activist, 1944 – present, USA)

These quotes highlight various approaches to building a culture of peace. Each is unique and focuses on a different approach. Some focus on the importance of education or peace education, others on community cohesion, a few on the arts or creative expression, and some focus on cultural values that foster peace.

“Establishing lasting peace is the work of education; all politics can do is keep us out of war.” – Maria Montessori (Physician, educator, 1870 – 1952, Italy) “There is no trust more sacred than the one the world holds with children. There is no duty more important than ensuring that their rights are respected, that their welfare is protected, that their lives are free from fear and want and that they grow up in peace.” – Kofi Annan (Former Secretary-General of the United Nations, 1938 – 2018, Ghana) “Unless we teach children peace, someone else will teach them violence.” – Colman McCarthy (Journalist, teacher, peace activist, 1938 – present, USA) “Better than a thousand hollow words is one word that brings peace. Better than a thousand hollow verses is one verse that brings peace. Better than a hundred hollow lines is one line of the law, bringing peace.” – Gautama Buddha (Wandering ascetic and religious teacher, c. 5th to 4th century BC, Malla Republic) “You may call for peace as loudly as you wish, but where there is no brotherhood there can in the end be no peace.” – Max Lerner (Journalist, educator, 1902 – 1992, Russia and USA) “Poetry is an act of peace. Peace goes into the making of a poet as flour goes into the making of bread.” – Pablo Neruda (Poet, politician, 1904 – 1973, Chile) “War is not inherent in human beings. We learn war and we learn peace. The culture of peace is something which is learned, just as violence is learned and war culture is learned.” – Elise Boulding (Sociologist, author, peace scholar, 1920 – 2010, Norway and USA) “Peace comes from being able to contribute the best that we have, and all that we are, toward creating a world that supports everyone. But it is also securing the space for others to contribute the best that they have and all that they are.” – Hafsat Abiola (Activist, 1974 – present, Nigeria) “We cannot have peace if we are only concerned with peace. War is not an accident. It is the logical outcome of a certain way of life. If we want to attack war, we have to attack that way of life.” – A. J. Muste (Theologian, activist, writer, 1885 – 1967, Netherlands and USA)

The quotes focus on how a shift in how society thinks about peace will produce tangible benefits for peace. They are critical about power, greed and ignorance as threats to peace. They emphasize that lasting peace requires equality, justice, and creativity.

“We look forward to the time when the power to love will replace the love of power. Then will our world know the blessings of peace.” – William Ellery Channing (Theologian, 1780 – 1842, USA) “The opposite of war is not peace, it’s creation.” – Jonathan Larson (Composer, playwright, 1960 – 1996, USA) “Until the philosophy which holds one race superior and another inferior is finally and permanently discredited and abandoned; until there is no longer first-class and second class citizens of any nation; until the color of a man’s skin is of no more significance than the color of his eyes; until the basic human rights are equally guaranteed to all without regard to race; until that day, the dream of lasting peace and world citizenship and the rule of international morality will remain but a fleeting illusion, to be pursued but never attained.” – Haile Selassie Former Emperor of Ethiopia, 1892 – 1975, Ethiopia) “The strongest passions, and most dangerous weaknesses of the human breast; ambition, avarice, vanity, the honorable or venial love of fame, are all in conspiracy against the desire and duty of peace.” – Alexander Hamilton (Political leader, 1755 – 1804, USA) “Ignorance is a menace to peace.” – Paul Harris (Lawyer, founder of Rotary International, 1868 – 1947, USA) “When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace.” – Jimi Hendrix (Musician, 1942 – 1970, USA) “To preserve peace, we need weapons of smaller and men of larger caliber.” – Unknown author

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As you reflect on these great quotes on peace, it’s easy to see how building peace is a multifaceted process that calls on each of us to act in meaningful ways. Whether it’s recognizing the structural and cultural violence in our world or finding creative approaches to transform them, these quotes offer powerful insights to inspire action. Now let’s apply these lessons! Whether through fostering dialogue, advocating for justice, or simply embracing empathy in everyday life, there are countless ways you can contribute to building a more peaceful world.

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Some people see peace as an inner state of calm that you find through meditation and avoiding negativity. Others look at it from a larger lens and see it as resolving world conflict. Here are 15 peace quotes from scientists, activists, and artists that can help us understand peace from different perspectives:

1. Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding. – Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein was more than a theoretical physicist. He was also a peacemaker and a known pacifist after World War I. Although he initially urged American forces to build the atomic bomb, he had hoped it would be enough of a threat to end the war. When America dropped the bomb on civilians, the physicist regretted playing a role. So, he founded the Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists (ECAS). His quote highlights how communication is the key to effective conflict resolution . That’s, in part, what the ECAS was about: opening a discussion and informing the public about the risks at hand.

2. Smile five times a day at someone you don’t really want to smile at; do it for peace. – Mother Teresa

Mother Teresa’s dedication to combating poverty and caring for the destitute is admirable. Yet, her charity wasn’t just limited to providing shelter for those in need. Her positive attitude was one way of fighting all the evil in the world. This quote reflects this sentiment, too. You’ve got to start calling for peace yourself, even if you can only muster a smile for someone on the other side of the conflict. In a way, this means taking the first step by spreading hope and tolerance.

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3. It is no longer a choice, my friends, between violence and nonviolence. It is either nonviolence or nonexistence. – Martin Luther King Jr.

Throughout his years as a political activist, Martin Luther King Jr. maintained his stand that nonviolence was the answer to world conflict. The message of nonviolence is obvious in a lot of his sermons. However, this quote was taken from his “ Remaining Awake Through a Great Revolution ” speech at the National Cathedral in 1968. In context, the quote meant that people had to choose between worldwide nuclear disarmament or the downfall of civilization. Peace isn’t a luxury; it’s the only hope civilization has.

4. When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace. – Jimi Hendrix

Jimi Hendrix may have contributed to the music industry through his unique electric guitar techniques . However, he’s done more than that. To this day, people still remember him for his legendary performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at Woodstock back in 1969. Most people thought that the way the guitarist altered the anthem to conjure an atmosphere of fighter jets and bombs was a protest against the Vietnam War. His quote reflects the anti-war sentiment of Woodstock in general. It also shows how war is always about a fight for power, and spreading love is the way out of this struggle.

5. We have no scar to show for happiness. We learn so little from peace. – Chuck Palahniuk

Charles Michael Palahniuk (also known as Chuck Palahniuk) is the American author behind the award-winning novel Fight Club . He has also published other books in the transgressive fiction genre. That said, this quote isn’t from one of Palahniuk’s works of fiction. It’s actually from his diary, and it shows tranquility and happiness from a different perspective than most others on the list. Although we all seek internal peace so desperately, it’s not really what shapes us. Instead, it’s the hardships that teach us life’s lessons, and that’s why we remember pain more than moments of serenity.

6. No one can give us peace. We can’t buy or borrow it. We have to cultivate it by practicing. – Baba Hari Dass

Baba Hari Dass (Babaji) was a monk and master yogi from India who took an oath of silence and followed it for 66 years . Through writing, Babaji spread his thoughts on peace and spirituality to his students, and this quote gives us an insight into his teachings. Some people believe that peace is something we have to create. Others see it as a concept that we find within ourselves. For Babaji, meditation was a means to cultivate this inner calm. Either way, all these views agree that it’s not the kind of thing you can demand or receive from others.

7. If everyone demanded peace instead of another television set, then there’d be peace. – John Lennon

John Lennon’s hit “Give Peace a Chance” is still considered an anti-war anthem to this day. Plus, the Beatles singer often used his fame to address his political views , from protesting against the global conflict to calling for Native American rights. In this quote, Lennon addresses two notions. The first is that peace is possible to achieve, but people have to want it and seek it. However, the second notion is that the world is based on materialism. Most people would rather dream of physical comforts than spirituality.

8. Establishing lasting peace is the work of education; all politics can do is keep us out of war. – Maria Montessori

You might know Maria Tecla Artemisia Montessori for her teaching method, the child-centric Montessori Method. However, she was also a physician, a humanitarian, and an advocate for world peace. In fact, she was a three-time nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize! This quote shows that peace is more than just a political atmosphere; it’s a personal philosophy. To enact real peace, we have to incorporate it into society as a core belief. What’s a better place to do that than the classroom ?

9. Forgive others, not because they deserve forgiveness, but because you deserve peace. – Jonathan Lockwood Huie

For the longest time, Jonathan Lockwood Huie was a technologist managing startups in Silicon Valley. However, he shifted to become a speaker, a personal coach, and an author, with a particular focus on helping others find happiness and balance in life. In this quote, we can see that one of Huie’s approaches to unearthing inner peace is letting go of past grievances. As it happens, this notion of forgiving others for one’s own sake is popular in psychology. In fact, forgiving has benefits for physical health as well, not just mental health!

10. Learning to distance yourself from all the negativity is one of the greatest lessons to achieve inner peace. – Roy T. Bennett

Roy T. Bennett is the author behind “The Light in the Heart.” The Light in the Heart is an inspirational book that discusses how to nurture positivity from within, and inner peace is just one side of the equation. This quote from the book sheds light on how “inner peace” is a state of satisfaction you can create for yourself. You only get there if you have the willpower to remove the things that bring negativity to your life. This could be a conflict you need to resolve or someone you have to cut ties with.

11. Don’t hope that events will turn out the way you want. Welcome events in whichever way they happen: this is the path to peace. – Epictetus

Epictetus was a Greek philosopher who followed the Stoic school of thought. While some people believe avoiding negativity brings inner peace, this quote reflects a different point of view. It tells us that it’s not always possible to control what life throws at us, and we can’t weed out all sources of adversity. That’s why Epictetus finds that embracing the ups and downs is more effective than avoidance.

12. Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to cope with conflict by peaceful means . – Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, believed that peace comes through strength. In this quote from his speech at Eureka College , Reagan argues that conflict in itself isn’t a deal-breaker. Instead, it’s possible to have conflict and still maintain peace. It all boils down to whether leaders can handle the resolution process by nonviolent means.

13. The more peace we bring into our lives, the more peace we bring into this world. – Todd Perelmuter

After a 9-year spiritual journey, Todd Perelmuter wrote and published his book “Spiritual Words to Live by.” All in all, the book reflects Perelmuter’s message of spreading happiness and peace in the world, and this quote is a prime example. Perelmuter believes that seeking calm thoughts helps us become sources of positivity for the people around us. So, in a way, the quote merges the notion that we’re responsible for our own inner peace with the notion that we can contribute to world peace at large.

14. Poetry is an act of peace. Peace goes into the making of a poet as flour goes into the making of bread. – Pablo Neruda

Pablo Neruda (also known as Neftalí Ricardo Reyes Basoalto) was a Chilean poet and political activist. His quote builds on the notion that peace is a belief that we bring to life through our actions. For Neruda, this action was writing poems. Not only that, but he also believed that the art of poetry, in general, is an expression of peace. Neruda’s perspective hasn’t vanished over the years, either. Art is still seen as a conflict prevention tool since it brings people together.

15. The single clenched fist lifted and ready, or the open hand held out and waiting. Choose: For we meet by one or the other. – Carl August Sandburg

Carl August Sandburg was a Pulitzer-winning poet, biographer, and journalist. This isn’t a quote from a biography, though. This one is from his poem “ Choose .” Sandburg’s message is that peace is an action that begins with each individual’s choice to welcome the other with civility. The quote doesn’t imply the same risks of violence on civilization as Martin Luther King’s speech. Yet, it still prompts people to decide between being a peacemaker or a source of conflict.

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50 Quotes to Inspire Peace, Hope and Unity Worldwide

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When we talk about peace, we’re talking about more than just quiet skies or ceasefires. Peace means safety, stability, and the opportunity for people to live their lives fully, without fear. It’s the foundation for everything else—education, health, economic stability, and personal happiness. When peace takes root, communities can rebuild, children can go to school, businesses can thrive, families can grow together and people live to realize their dreams, goals and heart’s desires. Keep reading for 50 quotes said by influential people of color from around the world to inspire peace, hope and unity worldwide.

Unfortunately, for those caught in the middle of conflict, this kind of peace can feel out of reach. War leaves scars, both physical and emotional, and the process of healing and rebuilding is long and difficult. But time and again, we’ve seen that peace is possible, even in the most challenging circumstances. Whether it’s countries that have overcome past violence or grassroots movements working toward reconciliation, the journey to peace is always filled with hope, compassion, and effort.

Finding Hope Amidst Conflict

Even in places torn apart by war, hope never completely disappears. We’ve seen how countries like South Africa, Rwanda, and Northern Ireland have risen from periods of intense violence to create paths toward peace. They show us that no matter how impossible it might seem now in Ukraine, Gaza, Myanmar, Burkina Faso and South Sudan, to name a few war torn countries in these days – with patience, dialogue, and determination, peace can prevail.

For those living in war zones, peace isn’t just a distant dream—it’s something they hold on to every day. It’s the hope that their children will grow up in a better world, where they don’t have to worry about violence or loss. It’s the belief that, even in the toughest of times, things can get better. Peacebuilders, activists, and everyday people are constantly working toward that goal, proving that peace is not something we just wish for—it’s something we actively create.

50 quotes to inspire peace, hope and unity worldwide

To inspire that hope and keep the vision and possibility of peace alive, here are 50 quotes from well-known figures who have spoken about the importance of peace and the power of hope, especially for those currently surviving amidst the devastating realities of war. May peace find its way around the entire world.

“I believe that we can build a world of peace, a world where people live without fear.” — Malala Yousafzai

“An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind.” — Mahatma Gandhi

“When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” — Jimi Hendrix

“Peace begins with a smile.” — Mother Teresa

“If you want peace, you don’t talk to your friends. You talk to your enemies.” — Desmond Tutu

“Peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek, but a means by which we arrive at that goal.” — Martin Luther King Jr.

“Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.” — Buddha

“Better than a thousand hollow words is one word that brings peace.” — Buddha

“Peace is its own reward.” — Mahatma Gandhi

“Peace does not mean an absence of conflicts; differences will always be there. Peace means solving these differences through peaceful means.” — Dalai Lama

“We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.” — Martin Luther King Jr.

“Only the brave men and women can bring peace to the world, not by practicing war but by practicing nonviolence.” — Mahatma Gandhi

“The day the power of love overrules the love of power, the world will know peace.” — Mahatma Gandhi

“Nothing is more precious than peace. Peace is the most basic starting point for the advancement of humankind.” — Daisaku Ikeda

“Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” — Desmond Tutu

“It is not enough to say we must not wage war. It is necessary to love peace and sacrifice for it.” — Martin Luther King Jr.

“Peace comes from being able to contribute the best that we have, and all that we are, toward creating a world that supports everyone.” — Hafsat Abiola

“No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love.” — Nelson Mandela

“You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist.” — Indira Gandhi

“Nonviolence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind. It is mightier than the mightiest weapon of destruction devised by the ingenuity of man.” — Mahatma Gandhi

“There is no trust more sacred than the one the world holds with children. There is no duty more important than ensuring that their rights are respected, that their welfare is protected.” — Kofi Annan

“Peace is every step.” — Thich Nhat Hanh

“If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” — Mother Teresa

“If we are to teach real peace in this world, we shall have to begin with the children.” — Mahatma Gandhi

“Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I’ll meet you there.” — Rumi

“Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to cope with it.” — Mahatma Gandhi

“If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner.” — Nelson Mandela

“Peace does not happen by accident. It requires understanding, empathy, and continuous effort.” — Malala Yousafzai

“True peace is not merely the absence of tension: it is the presence of justice.” — Martin Luther King Jr.

“Do not seek revenge or start wars that will cause an endless cycle of destruction.” — Thich Nhat Hanh

“Violence as a way of achieving racial justice is both impractical and immoral.” — Martin Luther King Jr.

“There is no path to peace, peace is the path.” — Thich Nhat Hanh

“Peace cannot be achieved through war. War is not the answer, peace is.” — Dalai Lama

“Peace is not a relationship of nations. It is a condition of mind brought about by a serenity of soul.” — Jawaharlal Nehru

“Where ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of real peace.” — Dalai Lama

“Be the peace you wish to see in the world.” — Mahatma Gandhi

“The best way to solve problems and to fight against war is through dialogue.” — Malala Yousafzai

“We must embrace pain and burn it as fuel for our journey toward peace.” — Kenji Miyazawa

“Forgive others, not because they deserve forgiveness, but because you deserve peace.” — Buddha

“To live peacefully, people must stop finding differences and start celebrating common humanity.” — Dalai Lama

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” — Martin Luther King Jr.

“If we are peaceful, if we are happy, we can smile and blossom like a flower, and everyone in our family, our entire society, will benefit from our peace.” — Thich Nhat Hanh

“You can’t separate peace from freedom because no one can be at peace unless he has his freedom.” — Malcolm X

“Compassion is the radicalism of our time.” — Dalai Lama

“When you make peace with yourself, you make peace with the world.” — Maha Ghosananda

“Peace is something we must all work for, every day, in every country, in every home, in every heart.” — Queen Rania of Jordan

“There can be no peace without justice and respect for human rights.” — Irene Khan

“Peace is the respect for the rights of others.” — Benito Juárez

“It is peace that we need, not war.” — Jimi Hendrix

“May we live in peace without weeping.” — Maya Angelou

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