peace Quotes

If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace.

What can be added to the happiness of a man who is in health, out of debt, and has a clear conscience?

I have never known any distress that an hour's reading did not relieve.

Peace is a natural effect of trade.

The law of nations is naturally founded on this principle, that different nations ought in time of peace to do one another all the good they can, and in time of war as little injury as possible, without prejudicing their real interests.

People don't notice whether it's winter or summer when they're happy.

We shall find peace. We shall hear angels, we shall see the sky sparkling with diamonds.

There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort.

An engaged woman is always more agreeable than a disengaged. She is satisfied with herself. Her cares are over, and she feels that she may exert all her powers of pleasing without suspicion. All is safe with a lady engaged; no harm can be done.

A mind lively and at ease, can do with seeing nothing, and can see nothing that does not answer.