Quote by Blaise Pascal

It is a strange and long war, the war that violence is forever waging against truth. All the efforts of violence are powerless to weaken truth, and serve only to make it stronger. All the lights of truth are powerless to stop violence, and serve only

It is a strange and long war, the war that violence is forev

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to expose its brutality. In this perpetual conflict, truth perseveres, always emerging reinforced from each encounter with violence. Despite violence's relentless attempts to suppress and distort the truth, it remains undefeated and unyielding. Conversely, while truth can reveal the ugliness of violence, it cannot eradicate it completely. This quote highlights the resilient and eternal battle between violence and truth, emphasizing their contrasting natures and the inherent strength of truth to withstand and overcome violent opposition.

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