Only in still water do things mirror themselves undistorted. Only in a quiet mind is adequate perception of the world.

— Hans Margolius

The art of peaceful living comes from recognizing that everything passes and nothing remains.

— Unknown

Peace does not hide in the future. It resides in the present, waiting to be felt with each breath.

Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.

— Soren Kierkegaard

Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.

— Lao Tzu

If the ocean can calm itself, so can you. We are both salt water mixed with air.

— Nayyirah Waheed

Every breath we take, every step we make, can be filled with peace, joy, and serenity.

— Thich Nhat Hanh

Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.

— Oscar Wilde

Within you, there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself.

— Hermann Hesse

The mind is like water. When it’s turbulent, it’s difficult to see. When it’s calm, everything becomes clear.

— Anonymous

Within you, there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself.

— Hermann Hesse

When you realize nothing is lacking, the whole world belongs to you.

— Lao Tzu

Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths.

— Etty Hillesum

Serenity isn't the absence of noise, but the presence of a calm mind.

Nervousness is a cloud passing through the sky of your mind; let it drift, and the clear blue will shine through.