Need a mental lift?  Here are 10 encouraging quotes for a peace of mind.

1.    See Opportunity
“The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.”  – Winston Churchill

2.    Patience
“Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish. A little knowledge that acts is worth infinitely more than much knowledge that is idle.” – John Quincy Adams

3.    Let Nature Inspire You
“Think of all the beauty still left around you and be happy.” – Anne Frank

4.    Courage
“One isn’t necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can’t be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest.” – Maya Angelou

5.    Smile
“Peace begins with a smile.” – Mother Teresa

6.    The Heart at Peace
“When my heart is at peace, the world is at peace.”  – Chinese Proverb

7.    Keep it Simple
“Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” – Albert Einstein

8.    Prayer
“I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.” -Psalm 4:8

9.    Faith
“There are many things that are essential to arriving at true peace of mind, and one of the most important is faith, which cannot be acquired without prayer.” – John Wooden

10.    Attitude
“A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.” – Herm Albright

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