"With every true friendship, we build more firmly the foundations on which the peace of the whole world rests."
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"I contend that non-violent acts exert pressure far more effective than violent acts, for the pressure comes from goodwill and gentleness."
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"Find a way to get paid for doing what you love. Then every paycheck will be a bonus."
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"No thought about the past or future can pull you away from your present peace and joy. The universe exists in this present moment. No desire can pull you away from this present peace, not even the desire to become a Buddha or the desire to save all beings. Know that to become a Buddha and to save all beings can only be realized on the foundation of the pure peace of the present moment."
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"Peace is present right here and now, in ourselves and in everything we do and see. Every breath we take, every step we take, can be filled with peace, joy, and serenity. The question is whether or not we are in touch with it. We need only to be awake, alive in the present moment."
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"The way we live our daily lives is what most effects the situation of the world. If we can change our daily lives, then we can change our governments and can change the world. Our president and governments are us. They reflect our lifestyle and our way of thinking. The way we hold a cup of tea, pick up the newspaper or even use toilet paper are directly related to peace."
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"The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it. (21)"
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"If we have not peace within ourselves, it is in vain to seek it from outward sources."
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"Let a new earth rise. Let another world be born. Let a bloody peace be written in the sky. Let a second generation full of courage issue forth; let a people loving freedom come to growth."
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"This is a revolution of the mind, get your mind together and get away from drugs."
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"And so, to the end of history, murder shall breed murder, always in the name of right and honor and peace, until the gods are tired of blood and create a race that can understand."
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"War makes thieves and peace hangs them."
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"The greater the state, the more wrong and cruel its patriotism, and the greater is the sum of suffering upon which its power is founded."
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"Hitler and Mussolini were only the primary spokesmen for the attitude of domination and craving for power that are in the heart of almost everyone. Until the source is cleared, there will always be confusion and hate, wars and class antagonisms."
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"Over all the mountain tops is peace. In all treetops you perceive scarcely a breath. The little birds in the forest are silent. Wait then; soon, you too, will have peace."
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"Contemplative and bookish men must of necessity be more quarrelsome than others, because they contend not about matter of fact, nor can determine their controversies by any certain witnesses, nor judges. But as long as they go towards peace, that is Truth, it is no matter which way."
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"The voice in your head is like a wild horse taking you wherever it wants to go...When the voice in your head finally stops talking, you experience inner peace."
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"Peace starts with a smile"
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"There is no trust more sacred than the one the world holds with children."
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"Peace starts within each one of us. When we have inner peace, we can be at peace with those around us."
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