A bag of dragons buys a man's silence for a while, but a well-placed quarrel buys it forever.
The god of Victory is said to be one-handed, but Peace gives victory to both sides.
We are all familiar with the dove carrying an olive branch as a peace offering. The jewelry I've created pays tribute both to the messenger's noble mission and gardens as a refuge of peace and tranquility.
We need to wash the feet of our enemies.
Apology is a lovely perfume; it can transform the clumsiest moment into a gracious gift.
Not by talking, but by praying And becoming something good, Can we offer peace to the world.
Do not let the olive branch fall from my hand.
In war the olive branch of peace is of use. [Lat., Adjuvat in bello pacatae ramus olivae.]
Majesty, I beg your forgiveness for the idignity you suffered and offer you the head of our enemy as—" "Put that thing down," I said impatiently. "I can't talk to you when you're shaking his head like a damned maraca.
You talk about me, I am chicken to fight you. That's not true. I bring you dessert on November 12th.
Give me a bowl of wine, In this I bury all unkindness.
