Quote by Sir Anthony Eden

We best avoid wars by taking even physical action to stop small ones.

We best avoid wars by taking even physical action to stop sm

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of actively preventing conflicts and avoiding wars. It suggests that instead of waiting for larger conflicts to escalate, it is more effective to take immediate physical action to intervene and cease smaller conflicts before they have the chance to escalate. By doing so, we can potentially prevent the devastating consequences and loss of life caused by larger wars. The quote highlights the responsibility we have to be proactive in promoting peace and intervening in smaller disputes.

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