Quote by Ovid

Fair peace becomes men ferocious anger belongs to beasts.

Fair peace becomes men ferocious anger belongs to beasts.

Summary

This quote suggests that when conflict is resolved with fairness and justice, it brings about a harmonious and peaceful resolution. "Fair peace" is described as a quality of humanity, highlighting the noble aspect of resolving disputes. On the other hand, "ferocious anger" is attributed to beasts, implying that allowing anger to dictate our actions brings out our more savage and instinctual nature. In essence, the quote conveys the idea that choosing civility and reason over aggression and hostility is what separates humans from animals, leading to a more peaceful existence.

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