"Be at peace with your own soul, then heaven and earth will be at peace with you"
- St. Jerome
About this Quote
This quote by St. Jerome encourages us to take a moment to reflect on our inner peace and to be at ease with ourselves. It suggests that if we can find peace within ourselves, then the world around us will also be at peace. This is since our inner peace can be reflected in our actions and interactions with others. When we are at peace with ourselves, we can be more understanding and compassionate towards others, producing a more peaceful environment. This quote also motivates us to take some time to support our own health and wellbeing and to be conscious of our ideas and sensations. By making the effort to be at peace with our own soul, we can produce a more unified and peaceful world.
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