Happiness is a butterfly, which when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.
The serenity of mind, gentleness, silence, self-restraint, and the purity of mind are called the austerity of thought.
Peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek but a means by which we arrive at that goal.
When you do something, you should burn yourself up completely, like a good bonfire, leaving no trace of yourself.
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.
Peace is the result of retraining your mind to process life as it is, rather than as you think it should be.
Within you, there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself.
Calmness of mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom. It is the result of long and patient effort in self-control.