Quote by Thomas Hardy

My argument is that War makes rattling good history but Peace is poor reading.

My argument is that War makes rattling good history but Peac

Summary

This quote suggests that while war may provide exciting and engaging historical accounts, peace lacks the same level of interest. It implies that war possesses a dramatic and action-packed nature that captures the attention of readers, whereas peace is viewed as less eventful and therefore, less captivating. This could be interpreted as an observation on the nature of human fascination with conflict, highlighting a tendency to overlook or find dullness in periods of peace, despite their significance for progress and stability.

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