War should never be entered upon until every agency of peace has failed.
William MckinleyRead
Let us ever remember that our interest is in concord, not in conflict; and that our real eminence rests in the victories of peace, not those of war.
Interpretation
What this quote means
We should prioritize harmony over discord and recognize that true greatness comes from peaceful achievements rather than from war.
In this quote, William McKinley emphasizes the importance of peace and harmony in human relationships and society. He suggests that our true progress and greatness should be measured by how well we promote concord instead of conflict, and that victories achieved through peaceful means are far more valuable than those won through war and violence.
Themes
PeaceConcordConflictVictoriesEminenceWar
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about diplomatic relations, one might say, 'As William McKinley reminded us, let us prioritize our victories of peace over those of war.'
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