A bag of dragons buys a man's silence for a while, but a well-placed quarrel buys it forever.
The god of Victory is said to be one-handed, but Peace gives victory to both sides.
We are all familiar with the dove carrying an olive branch as a peace offering. The jewelry I've created pays tribute both to the messenger's noble mission and gardens as a refuge of peace and tranquility.
We need to wash the feet of our enemies.
Apology is a lovely perfume; it can transform the clumsiest moment into a gracious gift.
Not by talking, but by praying And becoming something good, Can we offer peace to the world.
In war the olive branch of peace is of use. [Lat., Adjuvat in bello pacatae ramus olivae.]
Do not let the olive branch fall from my hand.
Majesty, I beg your forgiveness for the idignity you suffered and offer you the head of our enemy as—" "Put that thing down," I said impatiently. "I can't talk to you when you're shaking his head like a damned maraca.
You talk about me, I am chicken to fight you. That's not true. I bring you dessert on November 12th.
Give me a bowl of wine, In this I bury all unkindness.
