Science without conscience is the soul's perdition.
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I won't undertake war until I have tried all the arts and means of peace.
Interpretation
What this quote means
One should exhaust all avenues for peace before resorting to conflict.
This quote emphasizes the importance of diplomacy and peaceful resolution in any conflict situation. It suggests that before choosing a path of aggression, one should make every effort to seek a peaceful solution, highlighting the value of harmony over discord.
Themes
PeaceWarConflictDiplomacyUnderstanding
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about negotiating peace treaties, this quote can emphasize the importance of dialogue.
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