Quote by Sir Winston Churchill, Address t

It may be that we shall, by a process of sublime irony, have reached a stage in this story where safety will be the sturdy child of terror, and survival the twin brother of annihilation.

It may be that we shall, by a process of sublime irony, have

Summary

This quote suggests that there may come a point in our journey where safety will arise from our fears and survival will coexist with destruction. It highlights the paradoxical nature of life, where sometimes the things that threaten us the most can also be the ones that protect us. It implies that our ability to overcome fear and persist in the face of annihilation can ultimately lead to a secure and sustainable existence. The quote underscores the complex relationship between terror, safety, survival, and destruction within the human experience.

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By Sir Winston Churchill, Address t

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