Ralph Waldo Emerson, American Unitarian minister, Transcendentalist, Philosopher & Poet (1803-1882)

"Peace cannot be achieved through violence, it can only be attained through understanding."

"Nothing can bring you peace but yourself."

"Whatever you do, you need courage. Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising that tempt you to believe your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to an end requires some of the same courage that a soldier needs. Peace has its victories, but it takes brave men and women to win them."

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