Thich Nhat Hanh Quotes

Ultimately, we have just one moral duty: to reclaim large areas of peace in ourselves, more and more peace, and to reflect it towards others. And the more peace there is in us, the more peace there will be in our troubled world.

The most valuable possession you can own is an open heart. The most powerful weapon you can be is an instrument of peace.

Love, peace and soul.

Peace begins with a smile.

We look forward to the time when the Power of Love will replace the Love of Power. Then will our world know the blessings of peace.

The way of peace is the way of love. Love is the greatest power on earth. It conquers all things.

When we respect everybody around us, we are in peace with everybody around us.

I have no animosity against any living soul.

When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace.

I think I am a very kind person. I think I'm joyful, but I could be kinder and I could be more joyful. I do believe peace is a state of grace, and not the absence of violence.

Let love flow so that it cleanses the world. Then man can live in peace, instead of the state of turmoil he has created through his past ways of life, with all those material interests and earthly ambitions.

We do not want riches, we want peace and love.

One thing you get from me is peace, love, and positivity.

Let us not use bombs and guns to overcome the world. Let us use love and compassion. Peace begins with a smile.

Peace and love, peace and love!

My mother always used to say, 'There is no path to peace. Peace is the path.'

Peace is its own reward.

If we're destroying our trees and destroying our environment and hurting animals and hurting one another and all that stuff, there's got to be a very powerful energy to fight that. I think we need more love in the world. We need more kindness, more compassion, more joy, more laughter. I definitely want to contribute to that.

Bring love and peace and happiness and beautiful lives into the world in my honor. Thank you. Love you.

First keep peace with yourself, then you can also bring peace to others.

I want, of course, peace, grace, and beauty. How do you do that? You work for it.

Did I offer peace today? Did I bring a smile to someone's face? Did I say words of healing? Did I let go of my anger and resentment? Did I forgive? Did I love? These are the real questions. I must trust that the little bit of love that I sow now will bear many fruits, here in this world and the life to come.

When you're imagining peace, you can't kill anyone. That's good isn't it?

I think 'Make love, not war' might be the most profound statement that's ever been made.

Share your smile with the world. It's a symbol of friendship and peace.