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What does it mean?
McKinley urges focus on concord and peace rather than conflict and war.
In plain terms
True greatness comes from peaceful victories, not war.
What can you take from it?
Prioritize cooperation and peace over conflict.

Where it applies

  • policy debates
  • international relations

Putting it to work

  • choose dialogue over force

Questions to consider

  • When is peace possible?
  • What is true eminence?

Another view

It may underestimate situations where force is necessary.

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