He would see civilization in danger of perishing under the oppression of a gigantic paradox: he would see multitudes of people starving in the midst of plenty and nations preparing for war although pledged to peace.

In a multi-racial society trust understanding and tolerance are the cornerstones of peace and order.

I won't undertake war until I have tried all the arts and means of peace.

What I'm not confused about is the world needing much more love no hate no prejudice no bigotry and more unity peace and understanding. Period.

I wish to assure you that there can never be any return to the state of armed conflict which existed before our commitment to peace and the democratic process of election under the Lancaster House agreement.

To plunder to slaughter to steal these things they misname empire and where they make a wilderness they call it peace.

Democracy is necessary to peace and to undermining the forces of terrorism.

In the whole round of human affairs little is so fatal to peace as misunderstanding.

Peace Train is a song I wrote the message of which continues to breeze thunderously through the hearts of millions of human beings.

To be misunderstood can be the writer's punishment for having disturbed the reader's peace. The greater the disturbance the greater the possibility of misunderstanding.

Our most important task is to transform our consciousness so that violence is no longer an option for us in our personal lives that understanding that a world of peace is possible only if we relate to each other as peaceful beings one individual at a time.

It is understanding that gives us an ability to have peace. When we understand the other fellow's viewpoint and he understands ours then we can sit down and work out our differences.

I do not want the peace which passeth understanding I want the understanding which bringeth peace.

Peace cannot be kept by force it can only be achieved by understanding.

Peace cannot be achieved through violence it can only be attained through understanding.

Patriotism in America as I understand it is a matter of suffering when the country fails to live up to its promises or actively betrays them.

There are others who aim at popularity under the disguise of patriotism.

There is a real patriotism underneath the best of my music but it is a critical questioning and often angry patriotism.

During times of war hatred becomes quite respectable even though it has to masquerade often under the guise of patriotism.

Patriotism is easy to understand in America. It means looking out for yourself by looking out for your country.

My wife is the most awesome person in the universe. She's made this experience much less miserable for me with her compassion patience and understanding.

Tolerance compromise understanding acceptance patience - I want those all to be very sharp tools in my shed.

The strong manly ones in life are those who understand the meaning of the word patience.

Give your dog or cat respect patience understanding and love. And if you just change to one vegetarian day a week that's a wonderful step that will save animal lives. It means you have chosen something kind instead of something cruel.