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What does it mean?
Wars ruin the possibility of enjoying subtle or delicate pleasures.
In plain terms
War makes it hard to enjoy nice things.
What can you take from it?
Conflict destroys delicate joys.

Where it applies

  • during war
  • during crisis
  • after conflict

Putting it to work

  • protect peace
  • value quiet moments
  • avoid conflict

Questions to consider

  • What is lost in war?
  • How do you find joy in hard times?

Another view

Some joy remains even in war.

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