O for a lodge in some vast wilderness,
Some boundless contiguity of shade;
Where rumor of oppression read more

O for a lodge in some vast wilderness,
Some boundless contiguity of shade;
Where rumor of oppression and deceit,
Of unsuccessful or successful war,
Might never reach me more.

Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.

Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.

First keep peace with yourself, then you can also bring peace to others.

First keep peace with yourself, then you can also bring peace to others.

Peace with a club in hand is war.

Peace with a club in hand is war.

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

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

It is understanding that gives us an ability to have peace. When we understand the other fellow's viewpoint, and he read more

It is understanding that gives us an ability to have peace. When we understand the other fellow's viewpoint, and he understands ours, then we can sit down and work our differences.

It is easier to lead men to combat, stirring up their passion, than to restrain them and direct them toward read more

It is easier to lead men to combat, stirring up their passion, than to restrain them and direct them toward the patient labors of peace.

The trenchant blade Toledo trusty.
For want of fighting was grown rusty,
And ate into itself for read more

The trenchant blade Toledo trusty.
For want of fighting was grown rusty,
And ate into itself for lack
Of somebody to hew and hack.

Peace proposals unaccompanied by a sworn covenant indicate a plot.

Peace proposals unaccompanied by a sworn covenant indicate a plot.