Quote by Douglas William Jerrold

Not peace at any price! Chains are worse than bayonets.

Not peace at any price! Chains are worse than bayonets.

Summary

This quote asserts that the pursuit of peace should never come at the cost of surrendering one's freedom or accepting any form of oppression or subjugation. It highlights the belief that being confined by chains, whether physical or metaphorical, is far more detrimental than facing the immediate threat of violence or conflict represented by bayonets. It emphasizes the importance of standing up for one's rights and liberties, even if it means enduring temporary hardships, as the long-term consequences of yielding to tyranny are far greater.

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Peace

By Douglas William Jerrold

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