Quote by Baudouin I

It takes twenty years or more of peace to make a man; it takes only twenty seconds of war to destroy him.

It takes twenty years or more of peace to make a man; it tak

Summary

This quote suggests that the process of building a person's character requires a significant amount of time and peaceful conditions. It acknowledges the transformative potential of peace in shaping an individual's growth, development, and moral development over two decades or more. Additionally, it highlights the fragility of human beings and argues that the destructive nature of war can swiftly undo years of progress, causing immense harm to individuals both physically and mentally.

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By Baudouin I

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