Quote by James Thomson

Peace is the happy natural state of man war is corruption and disgrace.

Peace is the happy natural state of man war is corruption an

Summary

This quote suggests that peace is the inherent and desirable state for humans and that war is a deviation from this natural state, associated with immorality and shame. It implies that peace brings contentment and harmony, while war brings destruction and dishonor. Thus, the quote emphasizes the idea that humans are meant to live peacefully and that war represents a distortion or degradation of this ideal state.

By James Thomson

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