Peace quote by George Bernard Shaw

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Peace is not only better than war, but infinitely more arduous
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"Peace is not only better than war, but infinitely more arduous"

- George Bernard Shaw

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This quote by George Bernard Shaw talks to the difficulty of achieving peace. He is recommending that peace is not only a much better result than war, but that it is also far more tough to achieve. Shaw is suggesting that peace requires more effort and dedication than war does. He is stressing the value of working hard to accomplish peace, rather than resorting to war. Shaw is also recommending that peace is a more noble pursuit than war, as it needs more effort and dedication. He is encouraging individuals to pursue peace, instead of war, as it is a harder but eventually more rewarding course. Shaw's quote is a tip that peace is worth striving for, even if it is harder than war.

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George Bernard Shaw This quote is written / told by George Bernard Shaw between July 26, 1856 and November 2, 1950. He was a famous Dramatist from Ireland, the quote is categorized under the topic Peace. The author also have 166 other quotes.

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