Peace does not dwell in outward things, but within the soul; we may preserve it in the midst of the bitterest pain, if our will remain firm and submissive. Peace in this life springs from...

Peace does not dwell in outward things, but within the soul; we may preserve it in the midst of the bitterest pain, if our will remain firm and submissive. Peace in this life springs from acquiescence, not in an exemption from suffering.
FranÃ§ois Fenelon

Next Quote
We can often do more for other men by correcting our own faults than by trying to correct theirs.
- FranÃ§ois Fenelon
Previous Quote
Violent excitement exhausts the mind and leaves it withered and sterile.
- FranÃ§ois Fenelon

Peace does not dwell in outward things, but within the soul; we may preserve it in the midst of the bitterest pain, if our will remain firm and submissive. Peace in this life springs from acquiescence, not in an exemption from suffering. FranÃ§ois Fenelon

Peace does not dwell in outward things, but within the soul; we may preserve it in the midst of the bitterest pain, if our will remain firm and submissive. Peace in this life springs from acquiescence, not in an exemption from suffering.
FranÃ§ois Fenelon