The man who can centre his thoughts and hopes upon something transcending self can find a certain peace in the ordinary troubles of life, which is impossible to the pure egoist. Bertrand Russell centreegoistfind Change image and share on social
When you have peace in yourself and accept, then you are calm enough to do something, but if you are carried by despair, there is no hope. Nhat Hanh acceptcalmcarry Change image and share on social
Any idealist who tries to join the Peace Corps must realize he is not going to change the world overnight. Sargent Shriver changecorpsidealist Change image and share on social
I've always had questions about what it meant to be a protester, to be in the minority. Are the people who are trying to find peace, who are trying to have the Constitution apply to everybody, are they really the radicals? We're not protesting from the outside. We're inside. Gil Scott-Heron applyconstitutionfind share on social
Fascism, the more it considers and observes the future and the development of humanity, quite apart from political considerations of the moment, believes neither in the possibility nor the utility of perpetual peace. Benito Mussolini believeconsiderconsideration share on social
If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it; if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity, it must be known, that we are at all times ready for War. George Washington avoiddesireinstrument share on social
China, with her five thousand years of history, her vast territory and her enormous population stands like a mountain peak among the nations of the world. Her contribution to the civilization of mankind is imperishable. She has been a keen lover of peace; she has had a deep respect for international justice. Chiang Kai-shek chinacivilizationcontribution share on social
To attain inner peace you must actually give your life, not just your possessions. When you at last give your life - bringing into alignment your beliefs and the way you live then, and only then, can you begin to find inner peace. Peace Pilgrim alignmentattainbegin share on social
I think no one could have made peace in Bosnia besides Holbrooke. Michael Ignatieff bosniaholbrookemake Change image and share on social
War may make us great, but let it never be forgotten that peace only can make us both great and free. John C. Calhoun forgetfreegreat Change image and share on social