Yoko Ono Quotes

The way of peace is the way of love. Love is the greatest power on earth. It conquers all things.

Peace begins with a smile.

Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love; this is the eternal rule.

I believe in peace. I believe in mercy.

Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love.

A prayer that must have a cannon behind it better never be uttered. Forgiveness ought not to go in partnership with shot and shell. Love need not carry knives and revolvers.

War is not the answer, because only love can conquer hate.

This is the way of peace: Overcome evil with good, falsehood with truth, and hatred with love.

The practice of peace and reconciliation is one of the most vital and artistic of human actions.

Lord, Bless our enemies; have mercy upon them, may they turn their course and let us alone, and let us live in peace at our homes in our own native land.

I have no animosity against any living soul.

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

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

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

Peace is rarely denied to the peaceful.

Force may subdue, but love gains, and he that forgives first wins the laurel.

Never underestimate or mock peace.

Love has its place, as does hate. Peace has its place, as does war. Mercy has its place, as do cruelty and revenge.

Peace is not made at the council table or by treaties, but in the hearts of men.

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

Peace is a conscious choice.

Peace is our gift to each other.

May we not succumb to thoughts of violence and revenge today, but rather to thoughts of mercy and compassion. We are to love our enemies that they might be returned to their right minds.

Peace is not an absence of war, it is a virtue, a state of mind, a disposition for benevolence, confidence, justice.

Rediscovering the wisdom of love and compassion may help us survive at a time when an increasingly balkanized world so badly needs it.