
Source: Peace Pilgrim: Her Life and Work in Her Own Words (1982), p. 95 (1994 edition)
Source: Peace Pilgrim: Her Life and Work in Her Own Words (1982), p. 95 (1994 edition)
Nobel lecture (1989)
Context: Inner peace is the key: if you have inner peace, the external problems do not affect your deep sense of peace and tranquility. In that state of mind you can deal with situations with calmness and reason, while keeping your inner happiness. That is very important. Without this inner peace, no matter how comfortable your life is materially, you may still be worried, disturbed or unhappy because of circumstances.
Illusions : The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah (1977)
Variant: All the people, all the events in your life are put there for a reason. What you choose to do with them is up to you
Source: Light on Life: The Yoga Journey to Wholeness, Inner Peace, and Ultimate Freedom, p.xv
Source: Oneness With All Life: Inspirational Selections from A New Earth (2008)