Peacemaking Quotes

“Avoiding conflict isn’t peacemaking. Avoiding conflict means running away from the mess while peacemaking means running into the middle of it. Peacemaking means addressing those issues that caused conflict in the first place. Peacemaking can never be separated from doing justice. They go hand in hand. Peacemaking means having to stir the waters on the way to peace. Peacemaking means speaking the truth in love, but speaking the truth nonetheless.”

“Avoiding conflict isn’t peacemaking. Avoiding conflict means running away from the mess while peacemaking means running into the middle of it. Peacemaking means addressing those issues that caused conflict in the first place. Peacemaking can never be separated from doing justice. They go hand in hand. Peacemaking means having to stir the waters on the way to peace. Peacemaking means speaking the truth in love, but speaking the truth nonetheless.”

“Peacemaking is a noble vocation . . . To be a peacemaker, you must know the Peace-Giver.”

“Society has arisen out of the works of peace the essence of society is peacemaking. ”

“But seen through a long lens, peacemaking founded on 'forgetting' appears to have a limited lifespan.”

“My father helped you with that. . that thing you do?” “Yes. Your father helped me with that peacemaking thing I do that keeps you happily killing for a living.”

“Society has arisen out of the works of peace; the essence of society is peacemaking. Peace and not war is the father of all things. Only economic action has created the wealth around us; labor, not the profession of arms, brings happiness. Peace builds, war destroys.”

“Mankind must learn to coexist with each other to create a peaceful world.”

“Cultivate blessing. Bless yourself. Bless the whole world. Let it be full with love, peace, joy and happiness.”

“Peace is the foundation of yoga. Karma yoga is the effort for bringing peace and happiness in the world.”

“Give me your soul and I will give you a unified humanity.”