If we are to teach real peace in this world, we shall have to begin with the children.
Mohandas Gandhi

We must think differently, look at things in a different way. Peace requires a world of new concepts, new definitions.
Yitzhak Rabin

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.
Buddha

That peace which is within us, we must experience it. And if we are searching for peace outside we will never find the peace within.
Prem Rawal

First keep the peace within yourself, then you can also bring peace to others.
Thomas Kempis

Peace is not made at the council table or by treaties, but in the hearts of men.
Herbert Hoover

You can't separate peace from freedom because no one can be at peace unless he has his freedom.
Malcolm X

Establishing lasting peace is the work of education; all politics can do is keep us out of war.
Maria Montessori

Not just Christians and Jews, but also Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus and the followers of many other religions believe in values like peace, respect, tolerance and dignity. These are values that bring people together and enable us to build responsible and solid communities.
Alcee Hastings

Remember, each one of us has the power to change the world. Just start thinking peace, and the message will spread quicker than you think.
Yoko Ono

Peace is not a relationship of nations. It is a condition of mind brought about by a serenity of soul. Peace is not merely the absence of war. It is also a state of mind. Lasting peace can come only to peaceful people.
Jawaharlal Nehru

Mankind must remember that peace is not God's gift to his creatures; peace is our gift to each other.
Elie Wiesel

For me, giving thanks is a sign of appreciation and gratitude that also brings about a deep sense of peace.
Wally Amos

Imagine all the people living life in peace. You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one. I hope someday you'll join us, and the world will be as one.
John Lennon

Be the change you want to see in the world.
  - Mohandas Gandhi

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For me, the peace sign is a humanitarian statement, not a political statement. Below are some quotes that inspire my thinking: