We have brought a peace, and we trust we have brought a peace with honour, and I trust that that will now be followed by the prosperity of the country.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He claims to have secured a peaceful resolution with dignity and expects economic growth to follow.
- In plain terms
- He says they made a honorable peace and hope it brings prosperity.
- What can you take from it?
- Honorably secured peace should lead to economic prosperity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does peace guarantee prosperity?
- What defines honorable peace?
Another view
It assumes peace automatically ensures economic success.
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