To conquer oneself is a greater task than conquering others.
The only way to bring peace to the earth is to learn to make our own life peaceful.
A victor only breeds hatred, while a defeated man lives in misery, but a man at peace within lives happily, abandoning up ideas of victory and defeat.
True and lasting inner peace can never be found in external things. It can only be found within in. And then, once we find and nurture it with ourselves, it radiates outward.
To enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one's family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one's own mind. If a man can control his mind he can find the way to Enlightenment, and all wisdom and virtue will naturally come to him.
When we feel happy and peaceful, our happiness and peace radiates around us, and others can enjoy it as well. This is called 'the enjoyment of others of our body of bliss'.
In compassion lies the world's true strength.
You must use the hook of precepts to quickly remove it.
Do not overrate what you have received, nor envy others. He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind.
If a viper lives in your room and you wish to have a peaceful sleep, you must first chase it out.
When the sleeping snake is gone, then you can rest at ease.
Temperance is a tree which as for its root very little contentment, and for its fruit calm and peace.
