Quotation by

Robert A. Heinlein

You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on having both at once.

Peace

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

The quote means that achieving complete peace often requires giving up some personal freedoms, while having full freedom can lead to conflict or unrest. It warns that expecting to enjoy total peace and total freedom simultaneously is unrealistic.

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