Quotes about Tranquility

The two divinest things the world has got— A lovely woman and a rural spot.

Please don't spoil my day; I'm miles away and, after all, I'm only sleeping.

Turn off your mind, relax, and float downstream.

Doing fine. Watching shadows on the wall.

Sweet shall be your rest if your heart does not reproach you.

Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there someday

Solitude sometimes is the best society.

For solitude sometimes is best society and short retirement urges sweet return.

Oh, how the strife and trouble of daily life receded from my view, and lessened in the distance... What voices spoke from out the thundering water; what faces, faded from the earth, looked out upon me from its gleaming depths; what Heavenly promise glistened in those angels' tears, the drops of many hues, that showered around, and twined themselves about the gorgeous arches which the changing rainbows made!

If we have not quiet in our own minds, outward comforts will do no more for us than a golden slipper on a gouty foot.

There is no way to peace; peace is the way. There is no way to happiness; happiness is the way. If you are determined, you can do it with your breathing.

CALMNESS of mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom. It is the result of long and patient effort in self-control.