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Assurance Quote by Joseph B. Wirthlin

“In the scriptures, 'peace' means either freedom from strife, contention, conflict, or war, or an inner calm and comfort born of the Spirit that is a gift of God to all of his children, an assurance and serenity within a person's heart.” quote by Joseph B. Wirthlin
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“In the scriptures, 'peace' means either freedom from strife, contention, conflict, or war, or an inner calm and comfort born of the Spirit that is a gift of God to all of his children, an assurance and serenity within a person's heart.”

Joseph B. Wirthlin

About This Quote

Source Talk: General Conference, 1995, LDS Church

Peace is both external freedom from conflict and internal calm given by the Spirit.

In simple terms: Peace means no war and inner calm from God.

Key Takeaway

Pursue both outer harmony and inner serenity.

Themes

spirituality conflict resolution inner peace

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

spiritual inspirational

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • meditation
  • community service
  • conflict mediation

Key Concepts

theology psychology philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you cultivate inner calm?
  • What actions promote societal peace?
A Different Perspective

External peace can be fragile; inner peace requires effort.

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