Quote by Francis Bacon

Croesus said to Cambyses; That peace was better than war; because in peace the sons did bury their fathers, but in wars the fathers did bury their sons.


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Summary

This quote by Croesus highlights the horrid consequences of war. He argues that peace is preferable because in times of peace, it is expected for children to outlive their parents, allowing the natural order of life to prevail. However, in times of war, the tragic reality is that parents often suffer the devastating loss of burying their own children. Croesus emphasizes the value of peace, suggesting that it spares families from such painful tragedies and its destructive aftermath.

By Francis Bacon
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