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Peace is a fragile thing. It takes courage to secure it. It takes wisdom to maintain it
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"Peace is a fragile thing. It takes courage to secure it. It takes wisdom to maintain it"

- Jenny Shipley

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This quote by Jenny Shipley talks to the significance of peace and the effort it takes to accomplish and maintain it. Peace is a delicate balance that needs courage to establish and wisdom to sustain. Nerve is needed to stand up for what is ideal and to act to create a tranquil environment. Wisdom is required to understand the complexities of the circumstance and to make decisions that will result in a lasting peace. It is also crucial to recognize that peace is not a static state, however rather a process that needs continuous effort and caution. Peace is a valuable product that needs to be protected and supported if it is to endure.

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Jenny Shipley This quote is written / told by Jenny Shipley somewhere between February 4, 1952 and today. She was a famous Statesman from New Zealand. The author also have 18 other quotes.

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