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Sylvester Stallone

I could start a war in 30 seconds. But some countries spend 100 years trying to find peace. Just like good manners, peace has to be learned.

Sylvester Stallone

War

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Sylvester Stallone is pointing out that it is very easy to begin conflict quickly, but achieving peace is a long and difficult process that requires effort over time. He compares peace to good manners, suggesting that both are skills people must be taught and practice rather than something that happens naturally.

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