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What does it mean?
Contributing to peace is more valuable than gaining military honors.
In plain terms
I would trade war medals for helping achieve peace.
What can you take from it?
Prioritize peace over personal military glory.

Where it applies

  • public service
  • military service

Putting it to work

  • advocate peace
  • serve the greater good

Questions to consider

  • What legacy do you want to leave?
  • Is peace more important than victory?

Another view

Military honors also recognize sacrifice and duty.

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