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We love peace, but not peace at any price
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"We love peace, but not peace at any price"

- Douglas William Jerrold

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This quote by Douglas William Jerrold talks to the idea that peace is a desirable goal, but not one that must be pursued at any cost. It indicates that peace needs to be looked for in such a way that is useful to all parties included, and that it must not be attained through compromise or sacrifice of one's worths. This quote suggests that peace ought to be pursued in such a way that is helpful to all, which it must not be attained through any means needed. It implies that peace needs to be sought in such a way that is considerate of all celebrations included, and that it ought to not be accomplished through any ways necessary. This quote talks to the concept that peace must be pursued in a manner that is advantageous to all, which it must not be attained through any ways required. It suggests that peace needs to be sought in such a way that is respectful of all celebrations included, which it needs to not be attained through any means needed.

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Douglas William Jerrold This quote is written / told by Douglas William Jerrold between January 3, 1803 and June 8, 1857. He was a famous Dramatist from England. The author also have 13 other quotes.

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