Quote by John Dryden

Such subtle Covenants shall be made,Till Peace it self is War in Masquerade.

Such subtle Covenants shall be made,Till Peace it self is Wa

Summary

This quote suggests that agreements or compromises may be established so subtly that they become a disguise for conflict or deception. It implies that peace can sometimes be superficial or deceptive, with underlying tensions and hidden agendas. It points to the idea that even seemingly peaceful situations can hold the potential for strife and discord.

By John Dryden

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