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There is no peace because the making of peace is at least as costly as the making of war - at least as exigent, at least
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"There is no peace because the making of peace is at least as costly as the making of war - at least as exigent, at least as disruptive, at least as liable to bring disgrace and prison and death in its wake"

- Daniel Berrigan

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This quote by Daniel Berrigan talks to the trouble of attaining tranquility. He recommends that the procedure of making peace is just as costly, requiring, as well as disruptive as the process of making war. He suggests that the search of tranquility can be just as unsafe as the pursuit of war, as it can bring shame, jail time, and also fatality. Berrigan's words suggest that peace is not conveniently attained, and that it requires a large amount of initiative and sacrifice. He indicates that peace is not an easy procedure, however an energetic one that needs guts and also dedication. His words remind us that tranquility is not something that can be taken for given, however something that must be actively sought and also fought for.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Daniel Berrigan somewhere between May 9, 1921 and today. He/she was a famous Clergyman from USA. The author also have 23 other quotes.

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