Quote by Source Unknown

Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading.

Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybod

Summary

This quote humorously suggests that peace is a rare and fleeting occurrence in history. It implies that peace is only a temporary respite in which people pause from conflict to prepare and arm themselves for the next round of fighting. It underscores the cyclical nature of human conflict and highlights how moments of peace are often just intervals between episodes of violence and warfare.

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