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What does it mean?
Erasmus claims even an unfair peace is better than a just war.
In plain terms
Peace is always better than war.
What can you take from it?
Avoid war even if peace is imperfect.

Where it applies

  • international relations
  • personal disputes
  • policy decisions

Putting it to work

  • negotiate compromises
  • avoid escalation
  • value stability

Questions to consider

  • Is peace worth unjust terms?
  • When is war justified?

Another view

Some conflicts demand resistance against injustice.

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