If you have inner peace, nobody can force you to be a slave to the outer reality.
The pursuit, even of the best things, ought to be calm and tranquil.
Serenity comes when you trade expectations for acceptance.

Serenity is not freedom from the storm, but peace amid the storm.

Calmness of mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom.
The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.
Life is full of noise and chaos. The trick is to find the stillness within.
The greatest self is a peaceful smile, that always sees the world smiling back.

In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you.
The key to serenity is trusting that the universe has your back.
Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.