Quote by Woodrow Wilson

There is a price which is too great to pay for peace, and that price can be put in one word. One cannot pay the price of self-respect.

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Summary

This quote suggests that there is a limit to what one should be willing to sacrifice for the sake of peace. The price being referred to is the loss of self-respect. It implies that compromising one's principles and inner values simply to maintain peace is not worth it. This quote emphasizes the importance of maintaining one's dignity and integrity, even if it means disrupting peace momentarily or potentially engaging in conflict. It serves as a reminder that self-respect should never be compromised or forfeited at any cost.

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Peace

By Woodrow Wilson

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