Quotes on World Peace Day

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

I am a strong believer that without justice, there is no peace. No lasting peace, anyway.

As they used to say 'What if they gave a war and nobody came?' How worthwhile if they declared a day of peace and everybody came.

War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today.

When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace.

We must be ready to learn from one another, not claiming that we alone possess all truth and that somehow we have a corner on God.

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

Lasting peace can come only to peaceful people.

Pursue some path, however narrow and crooked, in which you can walk with love and reverence.

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

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

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

I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality... I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word.

There is no way to peace. Peace is the way.

World peace must develop from inner peace.

God of peace, bring your peace to our violent world: peace in the hearts of all men and women and peace among the nations of the Earth.

Harmony makes small things grow; lack of it makes great things decay.

Even peace may be purchased at too high a price.