Ef you want peace, the thing you've gut tu du Is jes' to show you're up to fightin', tu.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Peace is often achieved by showing you are willing to fight if needed.
- In plain terms
- To get peace, show you can fight.
- What can you take from it?
- Strength and readiness often prevent conflict.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does peace need strength?
- How do you show resolve?
Another view
Sometimes aggression can provoke the conflict you want to avoid.
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