"Peace is not the absence of war, but a virtue based on strength of character." ― Baruch Spinoza Topic(s): Peace More From Baruch Spinoza "Nothing exists from whose nature some effect does not follow." "For peace is not mere absence of war, but is a virtue that springs from, a state of mind, a disposition for benevolence, confidence, justice." "Peace is not an absence of war, it is a virtue, a state of mind, a disposition for benevolence, confidence, justice." More In Peace "I was much distressed by next door people who had twin babies and played the violin; but one of the twins died, and the other has eaten the fiddle, so all is peace."― Edward Lear "I expect that our associates will walk with a little more bounce in their step and understand that this company is behind them and has respect for them."― Lee Scott "When I was elected President nobody asked me to negotiate between Israel and Egypt. It was not even a question raised in my campaign. But I felt that one of the reasons that I was elected President was to try to bring peace to the Holy Land."― Jimmy Carter