If we are serious about peace, then we must work for it as ardently, seriously, continuously, carefully, and bravely as we have ever prepared for war.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Peace requires the same level of dedication, seriousness, continuity, care, and bravery as war preparation.
- In plain terms
- Peace needs the same effort as war.
- What can you take from it?
- Invest in peacebuilding with sustained commitment.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What structures can sustain long‑term peace efforts?
- How can societies shift mindsets from war to peace?
Another view
Resources for peace are often scarce compared with wartime spending.
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