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Peace with a club in hand is war.

Peace with a club in hand is war.

Summary

This quote suggests that peace achieved by resorting to violence or using force is not genuine peace, but rather a disguised form of war. It emphasizes the contradiction and inherent conflict in trying to establish peace through aggression or suppression. It conveys the idea that true peace can only be achieved through non-violence, understanding, and diplomacy rather than through the use of weapons or brute force.

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