Francis Quarles Quotes

My mother always used to say, 'There is no path to peace. Peace is the path.'

Choosing stillness in the midst of chaos is the path toward living in peace.

The sound of 'gentle stillness' after all the thunder and wind have passed will the ultimate Word from God.

The life of inner peace, being harmonious and without stress, is the easiest type of existence.

My ambition is peace and perfection.

Peace is its own reward.

What I really try to do is photograph people at rest, in a state of serenity.

Peace is when time doesn't matter as it passes by.

I just want to live in peace and quiet.

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

Smiling is very important. If we are not able to smile, then the world will not have peace. It is not by going out for a demonstration against nuclear missiles that we can bring about peace. It is with our capacity of smiling, breathing, and being peace that we can make peace.

My idea of serenity - that wonderful word that everybody's trying to get into their life - is call-waiting.

I really love peace and quiet.

I take it that what all men are really after is some form or perhaps only some formula of peace.

Peace does exist. It exists in your heart and soul.

Every breath we take, every step we make, can be filled with peace, joy and serenity.

Cross the meadow and the stream and listen as the peaceful water brings peace upon your soul.

Peace will be when you accept it in your heart.

The most valuable possession you can own is an open heart. The most powerful weapon you can be is an instrument of peace.

I want peace. I want to see if somewhere there isn't something left in life of charm and grace.

I feel very peaceful.

Temple of Peace

I don't want negative. I want peace.

The beginning of peace is a smile

Whatever may be the tensions and the stresses of a particular day, there is always lurking close at hand the trailing beauty of forgotten joy or unremembered peace.