Quote by Robert A. Heinlein

You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on having both at once.

You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever coun

Summary

This quote suggests that achieving peace and freedom simultaneously is unlikely. It implies that the pursuit of peace may require certain restrictions on personal freedoms, potentially highlighting the trade-off between individual liberties and maintaining peace and order within a society. It advises against expecting both peace and complete freedom to coexist harmoniously and emphasizes the need to understand and navigate the complex dynamics between these two ideals.

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Freedom

By Robert A. Heinlein

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