Quotes on Peace Tranquility

It would be erroneous to say Sohrab was quiet. Quiet is peace. Tranquility. Quiet is turning down the volume knob on life. Silence is pushing the off button. Shutting it down. All of it. Sohrab's silence wasn't the self imposed silence of those with convictions, of protesters who seek to speak their cause by not speaking at all. It was the silence of one who has taken cover in a dark place, curled up all the edges and tucked them under.

Nothing can bring you peace but yourself. Nothing can bring you peace but the triumph of principles.

He who lives in harmony with himself lives in harmony with the universe.

Only the development of compassion and understanding for others can bring us the tranquility and happiness we all seek.

It is in vain to say human beings ought to be satisfied with tranquility: they must have action; and they will make it if they cannot find it.

Yoga is the golden key that unlocks the door to peace, tranquility and joy.

Periods of tranquillity are seldom prolific of creative achievement. Mankind has to be stirred up.

When we are unable to find tranquility within ourselves, it is useless to seek it elsewhere.

Peace is the only battle worth waging.

Human beings must have action; and they will make it if they cannot find it.

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

The more tranquil a man becomes, the greater is his success, his influence, his power for good. Calmness of mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom.

Quiet is turning down the volume knob on life.

It is in your power to withdraw yourself whenever you desire. Perfect tranquility within consists in the good ordering of the mind, the realm of your own.

When even one virtue becomes our nature, the mind becomes clean and tranquil. Then there is no need to practice meditation; we will automatically be meditating always. (151)