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My argument is that War makes rattling good history but Peace is poor reading
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"My argument is that War makes rattling good history; but Peace is poor reading"

- Thomas Hardy

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This quote by Thomas Hardy suggests that battle is an extra interesting subject for history than peace. War is frequently seen as a dramatic and also amazing event, with numerous stories of heroism and disaster. It is understandable why war creates excellent history, as it contains fascinating tales and occasions. On the other hand, tranquility is frequently seen as a plain as well as uneventful time period. There is not much to cover when it concerns tranquility, as there are no significant events or stories to inform. This quote implies that battle is an extra interesting topic for background than peace, as it supplies much more intriguing stories and occasions to discuss.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Thomas Hardy between June 2, 1840 and January 11, 1928. He/she was a famous Novelist from England. The author also have 33 other quotes.

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