A peace that comes from fear and not from the heart is the opposite of peace.

A peace that comes from fear and not from the heart is the opposite of peace.

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

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

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

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

Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have
kissed each other.

Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have
kissed each other.

Wars begin in the minds of men, and in those minds, love and compassion would have built the defenses of read more

Wars begin in the minds of men, and in those minds, love and compassion would have built the defenses of peace.

One cannot subdue a man by holding back his hands. Lasting peace comes not from force.

One cannot subdue a man by holding back his hands. Lasting peace comes not from force.

Right human relations is the only true peace.

Right human relations is the only true peace.

For to me every sort of peace with the citizens seemed to be of
more service than civil war.
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For to me every sort of peace with the citizens seemed to be of
more service than civil war.
[Lat., Mihi enim omnis pax cum civibus bello civili utilior
videbatur.]

It is an unfortunate fact that we can secure peace only by preparing for war.

It is an unfortunate fact that we can secure peace only by preparing for war.