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Thomas Hardy

My argument is that War makes rattling good history but Peace is poor reading.

Peace

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Thomas Hardy means that stories about war are exciting and dramatic, which makes them interesting to read. In contrast, times of peace lack that intense action, so they often seem dull or less engaging in historical accounts.

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