Quote by Marianne Moore

War is pillage versus resistance and if illusions of magnitude could be transmuted into ideals of magnanimity, peace might be realized.

War is pillage versus resistance and if illusions of magnitu

Summary

This quote suggests that war is essentially a destructive act of plundering and dominating others, while resistance represents the opposing force that seeks to defend and preserve. It proposes that if the grandeur and glorification associated with warfare were transformed into ideals of generosity and honorable behavior, peace could be achieved. It implies that by embracing kindness, generosity, and magnanimity instead of channeling them into war, humans could bring about a lasting state of harmony and tranquility.

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Peace

By Marianne Moore

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