One can always win a war, but how does one conquer peace?

One can always win a war, but how does one conquer peace?

The gentleman [Josiah Quincy] cannot have forgotten his own
sentiment, uttered even on the floor of this House, "Peaceably read more

The gentleman [Josiah Quincy] cannot have forgotten his own
sentiment, uttered even on the floor of this House, "Peaceably if
we can, forcibly if we must."

Peace hath higher tests of manhood Than battle ever knew.

Peace hath higher tests of manhood Than battle ever knew.

It is easier to lead men to combat, stirring up their passion, than to restrain them and direct them toward read more

It is easier to lead men to combat, stirring up their passion, than to restrain them and direct them toward the patient labours of peace.

If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other. -Mother Teresa.

If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other. -Mother Teresa.

Peace hath her victories, no less renowned than War.

Peace hath her victories, no less renowned than War.

For to me every sort of peace with the citizens seemed to be of
more service than civil war.
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For to me every sort of peace with the citizens seemed to be of
more service than civil war.
[Lat., Mihi enim omnis pax cum civibus bello civili utilior
videbatur.]

One cannot subdue a man by holding back his hands. Lasting peace comes not from force.

One cannot subdue a man by holding back his hands. Lasting peace comes not from force.

For peace of mind, we need to resign as general manager of the universe.

For peace of mind, we need to resign as general manager of the universe.