"For peace is not mere absence of war, but is a virtue that springs from, a state of mind, a disposition for benevolence, confidence, justice."
-Baruch Spinoza
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"Peace is not the absence of war, but a virtue based on strength of character.“
-Baruch Spinoza
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"Peace is not an absence of war, it is a virtue, a state of mind, a disposition for benevolence, confidence, justice."
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