Quote by D. H. (David Herbert) Lawrence,

But then peace, peace! I am so mistrustful of it: so much afraid that it means a sort of weakness and giving in.

But then peace, peace! I am so mistrustful of it: so much af

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This quote reflects the skepticism towards peace and the anxiety it can evoke. The speaker expresses their fear that peace might be misconstrued as a sign of vulnerability, surrender, or compromise. It emphasizes their underlying mistrust of the concept, suggesting that peace can be perceived as a form of weakness rather than a desired state of harmony and tranquility.

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