Quotation by

Victor Hugo

Peace is the virtue of civilization. War is its crime.

Peace

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Victor Hugo is saying that peace represents the positive quality that defines a developed and moral society. In contrast, war is seen as a destructive and shameful act that harms the progress and values of civilization.

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