Tranquility Quotes

• It is neither wealth nor splendor; but tranquility and occupation which give you happiness.

  Thomas Jefferson

  Life, Happiness, Work

  Thomas Jefferson, Jerry Holmes (2002). “Thomas Jefferson: A Chronology of His Thoughts”, p.100, Rowman & Littlefield

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• The ideal of beauty is simplicity and tranquility.

  Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

  Beauty, Simplicity, Ideals

  Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1853). “Goethe's Opinions on the World, Mankind, Literature, Science, and Art”, p.76

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• Like water which can clearly mirror the sky and the trees only so long as its surface is undisturbed, the mind can only reflect the true image of the Self when it is tranquil and wholly relaxed.

  Indra Devi

  Reflection, Self, Sky

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• We have forgotten what rocks and plants still know - we have forgotten how to be - to be still - to be ourselves - to be where life is here and now

  Eckhart Tolle

  Rocks, Serenity, Mindfulness

  Eckhart Tolle (2013). “Guardians of Being: Spiritual Teachings from Our Dogs and Cats”, p.62, New World Library

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  When we are unable to find tranquility within ourselves, it is useless to seek it elsewhere.

  Francois de La Rochefoucauld

  Inspirational, Single, Peace

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• A happy life consists in tranquility of mind.

  Marcus Tullius Cicero

  Life, Happiness, Happy

  Marcus Tullius Cicero (2014). “Delphi Complete Works of Cicero (Illustrated)”, p.2759, Delphi Classics

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• Peace is the simplicity of heart, serenity of mind, tranquility of soul, the bond of love.

  Pio of Pietrelcina

  Heart, Simplicity, Serenity

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• A heart full of love and compassion is the main source of inner strength, willpower, happiness, and mental tranquility

  Dalai Lama

  Happiness, Heart, Compassion

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• That which is false troubles the heart, but truth brings joyous tranquility.

  Rumi

  Truth, Philosophy, Heart

  Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi (2008). “The Pocket Rumi”, p.150, Shambhala Publications

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• Movement is good for the body. Stillness is good for the mind.

  Sakyong Mipham

  Fitness, Buddhist, Exercise

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• Imagine a temple inside your mind, a haven from the chaos of the world. Visit often.

  Marianne Williamson

  Mind, World, Temples

  FaceBook post by Marianne Williamson from Jul 10, 2011

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• The more tranquil a man becomes, the greater is his success, his influence, his power for good. Calmness of mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom.

  James Allen

  Inspirational, Life, Happiness

  James Allen (2016). “The James Allen Companion”, p.312, Simon and Schuster

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• Quiet is peace. Tranquility. Quiet is turning down the volume knob on life. Silence is pushing the off button. Shutting it down. All of it.

  Khaled Hosseini

  Silence, Buttons, Amir

  Khaled Hosseini (2010). “The Complete Khaled Hosseini: Digital box set”, p.164, A&C Black

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• That perfect tranquillity of life, which is nowhere to be found but in retreat, a faithful friend and a good library.

  Aphra Behn

  Perfect, Faithful, Library

  Aphra Behn (2016). “Delphi Complete Works of Aphra Behn (Illustrated)”, p.2628, Delphi Classics

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• Happiness and freedom begin with a clear understanding of one principle: Some things are within our control, and some things are not. It is only after you have faced up to this fundamental rule and learned to distinguish between what you can and can't control that inner tranquility and outer effectiveness become possible.

  Epictetus

  Effectiveness, Understanding, Principles

  Epictetus, Sharon Lebell (2013). “The Art of Living: The Classical Mannual on Virtue, Happiness, and Effectiveness”, p.3, Harper Collins

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• Peace doesn't mean that you will not have problems. Peace means that your problems will not have you.

  Tony Evans

  Mean, Problem

  Twitter post from Oct 17, 2014

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• I would like to spend the rest of my days in a place so silent–and working at a pace so slow–that I would be able to hear myself living.

  Elizabeth Gilbert

  Novelists, Would Be, Pace

  Elizabeth Gilbert (2013). “The Signature of All Things”, p.211, A&C Black

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• It is in your power to withdraw yourself whenever you desire. Perfect tranquility within consists in the good ordering of the mind, the realm of your own.

  Marcus Aurelius

  Perfect, Mind, Desire

  "Treasures of Love & Inspiration". Book by Marjorie Barrows, p. 278, 1993.

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

  Thomas a Kempis

  Peace, Firsts, Finding Peace

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• Only the development of compassion and understanding for others can bring us the tranquility and happiness we all seek.

  Dalai Lama

  Happiness, Wisdom, Compassion

  "Be Happy Now: Simple Steps for Enjoying Life". Book by Laura Barrette Shannon, p. 96, March 27, 2012.

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• I feel the suffering of millions. And yet, when I look up at the sky, I somehow feel that every-thing will change for the better, that this cruelty too shall end, that peace and tranquility will return once more.

  Anne Frank

  Encouraging, Hope, Sky

  Anne Frank (1995). “Anne Frank”, Bantam Books

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• Take refuge in silence. You can be here or there or anywhere. Fixed in silence, established in the inner 'I', you can be as you are. The world will never perturb you if you are well founded upon the tranquility within. Gather your thoughts within. Find out the thought centre and discover your Self-equipoise. In storm and turmoil be calm and silent. Watch the events around as a witness. The world is a drama. Be a witness, inturned and introspective.

  Ramana Maharshi

  Drama, Self, Silence

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• I am sustained by the tranquility of an upright and loyal heart.

  Peter Stuyvesant

  Peace, Heart, Loyal

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  Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility.

  William Wordsworth

  Powerful, Poetry, Feelings

  Lyrical Ballads 2nd ed., preface (1802) See Dorothy Parker 24

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