Quotation by

Gustav Stresemann

For the victor peace means the preservation of the position of power which he has secured. For the vanquished it means resigning himself to the position left to him.

Gustav Stresemann

Peace

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When a person or group wins a conflict, peace is about keeping the control and advantages they have gained. On the other hand, those who lose must accept the weaker or less favorable situation that remains for them.

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