'None of the abstract concepts comes closer to fulfilled utopia than that of eternal peace.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The idea of eternal peace comes closest to a fully realized utopia among abstract concepts.
- In plain terms
- Eternal peace is the most utopian abstract idea.
- What can you take from it?
- Aim for lasting peace as a guiding ideal.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does eternal peace look like?
- Is it realistic to pursue?
Another view
Eternal peace may be unattainable in practice.
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