When coming to that fork in the road, when nations have the opportunity to prepare for peace, or prepare for war, they have almost always chosen the latter. Throughout history, man has learned to distrust his neighbors. It is said that the best way to achieve peace is to be prepared for war. But eventually, some leader, nation or group of people think they have the advantage and will use force to right a perceived wrong, or to achieve a goal.
Two original thoughts on the subject by two great thinkers:
“Peace is not an absence of war, it is a virtue, a state of mind, a disposition for benevolence, confidence, justice.”—Benedict de Spinoza
“Mankind’s desire for peace can be realized only by the creation of a world government.”–Albert Einstein
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