Quote by Francesco Petrarch

Five enemies of peace inhabit with us -- avarice, ambition, envy, anger, and pride; if these were to be banished, we should infallibly enjoy perpetual peace.

Five enemies of peace inhabit with us -- avarice, ambition,

Summary

This quote suggests that there are five negative attributes within us that hinder peace: greed, desire for power, jealousy, wrath, and arrogance. The quote proposes that if we could eliminate these characteristics from our lives, then we could achieve everlasting peace. It implies that it is through conquering our own inner vices that we can create a harmonious and serene world.

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By Francesco Petrarch

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