Pet lovers know that animals sometimes understand us better than we do and the annals of human sin and desire provide plenty of stories to drive the point home.

A lover tries to stand in well with the pet dog of the house.

Never stand between a dog and the hydrant.

The secret of living in peace with all people lies in the art of understanding each one by his own individuality.

Well I think by any expectation South Africa has come a tremendously long way. We've seen a society that many people thought couldn't withstand a peaceful transition to democracy without a great deal of violence in fact make that transition and do it in relative peace and security.

The Peace Corps is an outstanding organization that promotes peace through helping countless individuals who want to help build a better life for the community in which they serve.

Malcolm X made me very strong at a time I needed to understand what I was angry about. He had peace in his heart. He exerted a big influence on me.

To understand why dictators have a problem with making peace - or at least a genuine peace - the link between the nature of a regime and its external behavior must be understood.

I've always been proud that my name stands for peace.

In a multi-racial society trust understanding and tolerance are the cornerstones of peace and order.

We have peace with Israel. We're actually the last man standing. So there is going to be immense pressure and people asking 'Why are we having this relationship when it's not benefiting anybody?' Obviously my answer is you always benefit from peace.

What I'm not confused about is the world needing much more love no hate no prejudice no bigotry and more unity peace and understanding. Period.

In the whole round of human affairs little is so fatal to peace as misunderstanding.

To be misunderstood can be the writer's punishment for having disturbed the reader's peace. The greater the disturbance the greater the possibility of misunderstanding.

We will stand up for our friends in the world. And one of the most important friends is the State of Israel. My administration will be steadfast in support Israel against terrorism and violence and in seeking the peace for which all Israelis pray.

The basic problem with my love relationships with women is that my standards are so high - and they apply equally to both of us. I seek full-blast mutual intensity fully fledged mutual acceptance full-blown mutual flourishing and fully felt peace and joy with each other. This requires a level of physical attraction personal adoration and moral admiration that is hard to find.

Our most important task is to transform our consciousness so that violence is no longer an option for us in our personal lives that understanding that a world of peace is possible only if we relate to each other as peaceful beings one individual at a time.

It is understanding that gives us an ability to have peace. When we understand the other fellow's viewpoint and he understands ours then we can sit down and work out our differences.

Our peace shall stand as firm as rocky mountains.

I do not want the peace which passeth understanding I want the understanding which bringeth peace.

Peace cannot be kept by force it can only be achieved by understanding.

Peace cannot be achieved through violence it can only be attained through understanding.

My wife is the most awesome person in the universe. She's made this experience much less miserable for me with her compassion patience and understanding.

Tolerance compromise understanding acceptance patience - I want those all to be very sharp tools in my shed.