Wednesday, April 2, 2014

The Realm of Your Own

Movement is tranquility.  ~ Stirling Moss

Humor is emotional chaos remembered in tranquility.  ~ James Thurber

It is neither wealth nor splendor but tranquility and occupation which give you happiness.  ~ Thomas Jefferson

It is within your power to withdraw yourself whenever you desire.  Perfect tranquility within consists in the good ordering of the mind, the realm of your own.  ~ Marcus Aurelius 

I love tranquil solitude and such society as is quiet, wise, and good.  ~ Percy Shelley


Periods of tranquility are seldom prolific of creative achievement.  Mankind has to be stirred up.  ~ Alfred North Whitehead

Quotes about tranquility