Quotes about Harmony

Either we should not pray at all, or thus absolutely and freely; and not every one for himself in particular alone.

Nature is pliable, obedient. And the logos that governs it has no reason to do evil. It knows no evil, does none, and causes harm to nothing. It dictates all beginnings and all endings.

All things are linked and knitted together, and the knot is sacred, neither is there anything in the world, that is not kind and natural in regard of any other thing, or, that hath not some kind of reference and natural correspondence with whatsoever is in the world besides.

What, then, should we strive for in life? Right thoughts, beneficial actions, honest speech, and a cheerful disposition. These things are in harmony with, and flow from, the eternal Source of all.

We're all human beings. Why hate anyone, flatter anyone, lord over anyone, or bow before anyone?

When thou hast been compelled by circumstances to be disturbed in a manner, quickly return to thyself, and do not continue out of tune longer than the compulsion lasts; for thou wilt have more mastery over the harmony by continually recurring to it.

What do you want, rational minds or irrational?" Rational minds. "What sort of rational minds, calm or disturbed?" Calm. "How can you acquire calm, rational minds?" We already have them. "Really? Then why are you squabbling among yourselves?" —Socrates

Now say I, if so be that this be both hurtful unto them, and yet unavoidable, would not, thinkest thou, the whole itself be in a sweet case, all the parts of it being subject to alteration, yea and by their making itself fitted for corruption, as consisting of things different and contrary

Not to contemn any friend's expostulation, though unjust, but to strive to reduce him to his former disposition

How the mind can participate in the sensations of the body and yet maintain its serenity, and focus on its own well-being.

All men are made one for another: either then teach them better, or bear with them.

That you are part of nature, and no one can prevent you from speaking and acting in harmony with it, always.