Peace and not war is the father of all things.

I think that peace is, in many ways, a precondition of joy.

Having known war I know the value of peace. Having lived under government control I know the value of freedom. Having lived with hatred, terror and corruption I know the value of faith and forgiveness.

We desire the good of the world and the happiness of the nations that the bonds of affection and unity between the sons of men should be strengthened... what harm is there in this?... these fruitless strifes, these ruinous wars shall pass away, and the 'Most Great Peace' shall come.

We know that peace is only possible when it is the fruit of justice. True peace is a profound transformation by means of the force of nonviolence that is the power of love.

Where there is peace, there is sports; where there is sports, there is peace. Peace is what allows us, especially young people, to dream, go after one's goals and prepare you for the next challenge in life.

When you find peace within yourself, you become the kind of person who can live at peace with others.

Peace and justice are two sides of the same coin.

The way of peace is the way of love. Love is the greatest power on earth. It conquers all things.

For peace is not mere absence of war, but is a virtue that springs from, a state of mind, a disposition for benevolence, confidence, justice.

Peace is the first thing the angels sang.

Peace goes into the making of a poem as flour goes into the making of bread.

Peace is something very dear. If you've been through wars and operations and battles, you want peace.

Peace is not a relationship of nations. It is a condition of mind brought about by a serenity of soul. Peace is not merely the absence of war. It is also a state of mind. Lasting peace can come only to peaceful people.

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

Peace does exist. It exists in your heart and soul.

I'm at a point in my life where I have something solid now. I'm a peaceful person, and I want to be surrounded by peace no matter what I'm doing.

Peace can be promoted by the limitation of arms and by the creation of the instrumentality for peaceful settlement of controversies. But it will become a reality only through self-restraint and active effort in friendliness and helpfulness.

Peace is when time doesn't matter as it passes by.

Peace is the beauty of life. It is sunshine. It is the smile of a child, the love of a mother, the joy of a father, the togetherness of a family. It is the advancement of man, the victory of a just cause, the triumph of truth.

Peace is our gift to each other.

Peace is a fragile thing. It takes courage to secure it. It takes wisdom to maintain it.

I hope for peace and sanity - it's the same thing.

You can find peace amidst the storms that threaten you.

Peace is not absence of conflict, it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means.

Peace begins with a smile.

The true and solid peace of nations consists not in equality of arms, but in mutual trust alone.

We can realise a lasting peace and transform the East-West relationship to one of enduring co-operation.

A peace is of the nature of a conquest; for then both parties nobly are subdued, and neither party loser.

If we are peaceful, if we are happy, we can smile, and everyone in our family, our entire society, will benefit from our peace.

Peace is not the absence of war, but a virtue based on strength of character.

Peace is not a luxury. Peace is a necessity.

Peace is a never-ending process, the work of many decisions by many people in many countries. It is an attitude, a way of life, a way of solving problems and resolving conflicts.

Peace is more important than all justice; and peace was not made for the sake of justice, but justice for the sake of peace.

Peace in the world is everybody's business, no matter where you live or what you do.

I prefer peace. But if trouble must come, let it come in my time, so that my children can live in peace.

A people free to choose will always choose peace.

We seek peace, knowing that peace is the climate of freedom.

Communication will bring understanding and understanding will cause harmonious mutual relationships which can establish peace and stability.

All God wants of man is a peaceful heart.

Peace and friendship with all mankind is our wisest policy, and I wish we may be permitted to pursue it.

Peace, for us, is an asset and in our interest. It is an absolute human asset that allows an individual to freely develop his individuality unbound by any regional, religious, or ethnic fetters.

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

Peace is a journey of a thousand miles and it must be taken one step at a time.

Peace is a question of will. All conflicts can be settled, and there are no excuses for allowing them to become eternal.

The real and lasting victories are those of peace, and not of war.

Peace is rarely denied to the peaceful.

Peace is a daily, a weekly, a monthly process, gradually changing opinions, slowly eroding old barriers, quietly building new structures.

I hope peace is a part of everyday life.

Change is certain. Peace is followed by disturbances; departure of evil men by their return. Such recurrences should not constitute occasions for sadness but realities for awareness, so that one may be happy in the interim.

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

The price of peace is righteousness.

Peace can only thrive when the climate is right. We remain open to bilateral dialogue with Pakistan on all outstanding issues in an environment free from terrorism and violence.

If in our daily life we can smile, if we can be peaceful and happy, not only we, but everyone will profit from it. This is the most basic kind of peace work.

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

Peace in the world starts with peace in oneself. If everyone lives mindfully, everyone will be more healthy, feel more fulfilled in their daily lives and there will be more peace.

Everybody wants peace. That's a truism. There is no point in accomplishing through war what you can accomplish through peace.

Peace is not an absence of war, it is a virtue, a state of mind, a disposition for benevolence, confidence, justice.

I would rather have peace in the world than be President.

Peace is much more precious than a piece of land... let there be no more wars.

Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.

I declare that I will establish peace in this world.

On all the peaks lies peace.

Peace, plenty, and contentment reign throughout our borders, and our beloved country presents a sublime moral spectacle to the world.

Peace has its victories no less than war, but it doesn't have as many monuments to unveil.

Peace is liberty in tranquillity.

Peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek, but a means by which we arrive at that goal.

Peace and abstinence from European interferences are our objects, and so will continue while the present order of things in America remain uninterrupted.

Peace is a never ending process... It cannot ignore our differences or overlook our common interests. It requires us to work and live together.