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What does it mean?
Rabin describes a non‑violent struggle for peace as a pleasant battle without casualties.
In plain terms
He calls peace a battle without bloodshed.
What can you take from it?
Pursue peace as a constructive effort.

Where it applies

  • diplomacy
  • international negotiations

Putting it to work

  • promoting dialogue over war

Questions to consider

  • How can we wage a battle without harming anyone?

Another view

Framing peace as a battle may still imply conflict.

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  2. You can only make peace with your enemies.

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  3. Military cemeteries in every corner of the world are silent testimony to the failure of national leaders to sanctify human life.

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