Quote by Alexis de Tocqueville

There are two things which will always be very difficult for a democratic nation: to start a war and to end it.

There are two things which will always be very difficult for

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This quote suggests that in a democratic nation, initiating a war and bringing it to an end are both remarkably challenging tasks. Democracies value citizen participation and fair decision-making processes, making it difficult to obtain sufficient support or consensus to justify launching military actions. Similarly, ending a war entails navigating the complexities of public opinion, diplomatic negotiations, and the preservation of democratic values. The quote underscores the inherent difficulties democratic nations face when engaging in or concluding military conflicts.

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