Quotation by

Thomas Mann

War is only a cowardly escape from the problems of peace.

Peace

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Thomas Mann is saying that war happens because people are afraid to face and solve the difficult issues that come with keeping peace. Instead of working through problems calmly, they choose the easier, but more destructive, option of fighting.

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