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Could I have but a line a century hence crediting a contribution to the advance of peace, I would yield every honor whic
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"Could I have but a line a century hence crediting a contribution to the advance of peace, I would yield every honor which has been accorded by war"

- Douglas MacArthur

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This quote by Douglas MacArthur talks to the concept that peace is more valuable than war. MacArthur recommends that if he might be remembered for adding to the improvement of peace, he would be willing to give up any honors he had gotten from war. This quote reflects MacArthur's belief that peace is a more worthy pursuit than war, which it is more crucial to be remembered for contributing to peace than for any accolades gotten from war. MacArthur's words recommend that he values peace and the pursuit of it more than any recognition he might have gotten from war. He is willing to compromise any honors he has gotten from war in order to be kept in mind for his contribution to peace. This quote talks to the idea that peace is a more honorable pursuit than war, and that it is more crucial to be remembered for contributing to peace than for any distinctions received from war.

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Douglas MacArthur This quote is written / told by Douglas MacArthur between January 26, 1880 and April 5, 1964. He was a famous Soldier from USA, the quote is categorized under the topic History. The author also have 32 other quotes.

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