Peace means far more than the opposite of war.

Peace hath higher tests of manhood than battle ever knew.

This may not be a just peace, but it is more just than the continuation of war.

The real and lasting victories are those of peace, and not of war.

Peace is not the absence of war, it is a virtue, a state of mind, a disposition of benevolence, confidence, justice.

It is a principle incorporated into the settled policy of America, that as peace is better than War, War is better than tribute.

An unjust peace is better than a just war.

Let us ever remember that our interest is in concord, not in conflict; and that our real eminence rests in the victories of peace, not those of war.

Peace is not the absence of war, but a virtue based on strength of character.

Peace is preferable to war. But it’s not an absolute value, and so we always ask, “What kind of peace?

Peace is far more preferable to war.… I believe that peace is the only path to true security. … And there is no question that the only path to peace is through negotiations.

Peace is only better than war if peace is not hell too. War being hell makes sense.

there is nothing more inglorious than that glory that is gained by war

But dream not helm and harness
The sign of valor true;
Peace hath higher tests of manhood
Than battle ever knew.