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John Boyd Orr

There can be no peace in the world so long as a large proportion of the population lack the necessities of life and believe that a change of the political and economic system will make them available. World peace must be based on world plenty.

John Boyd Orr

Peace

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John Boyd Orr is saying that lasting peace cannot exist if many people do not have basic needs like food, shelter, and healthcare, and they think changing the system will fix this. He argues that true peace depends on ensuring everyone has enough resources and wealth worldwide.

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