Quotes about Peace
An olive leaf he brings, pacific sign.
— John Milton
Peace hath her victories no less renown'd than war.
— John Milton
Soon as midnight brought on the dusky hour friendliest to sleep and silence.
— John Milton
The star that bids the shepherd fold.
— John Milton
O nightingale, that on yon bloomy spray warbl'st at eve, when all the woods are still.
— John Milton
Liquid lapse of murmuring streams.
— John Milton
My race of glory run, and race of shame, and I shall shortly be with them at rest.
— John Milton
Solitude sometimes is best society.
— John Milton
Never can true reconcilement grow where wounds of deadly hate have pierced so deep...
— John Milton
How sweet the name of Jesus sounds In a believer's ear; It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds, And drives away his fear.
— John Newton
How sweet the name of Jesus sounds In a believer's ear It soothes his sorrow, heals his wounds, And drives away his fears.
— John Newton
The wisdom that is from above, is not only pure, but also peaceable and gentle; and the lack of these qualifications, like the dead fly in the jar of ointment, will spoil the fragrance and efficacy of our labors. If we act in a wrong spirit—we shall bring little glory to God; do little good to our fellow creatures; and procure neither honor nor comfort to ourselves! If you can be content with showing your wit, and gaining the laugh on your side—you have an easy task!
— John Newton