Peace Quote by Thomas Kempis
“FIRST keep thyself in peace, and then shalt thou be able to be a peacemaker towards others. A peaceable man doth more good than a well-learned. A passionate man turneth even good into evil and easily believeth evil; a good, peaceable man converteth all things into good. He who dwelleth in peace is suspicious of none, but he who is discontented and restless is tossed with many suspicions, and is neither quiet himself nor suffereth others to be quiet. He often saith what he ought not to say, and omitteth what it were more expedient for him to do. He considereth to what duties others are bound, and neglecteth those to which he is bound himself. Therefore be zealous first over thyself, and then mayest thou righteously be zealous concerning thy neighbour.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Imitation of Christ, 1418
Inner peace precedes the ability to bring peace to others; selfishness breeds conflict.
In simple terms: Peace within enables peace with others.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate personal tranquility first.
Themes
spirituality
peace
ethics
Mood
calm
hopeful
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- conflict resolution
- leadership coaching
Key Concepts
inner harmony
moral discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- What habits nurture your inner peace?
- How can you model calm to others?
A Different Perspective
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