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John Foster Dulles

The world will never have lasting peace so long as men reserve for war the finest human qualities. Peace, no less than war, requires idealism and self-sacrifice and a righteous and dynamic faith.

John Foster Dulles

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The quote means that qualities like courage, dedication, and strong beliefs are often only used in war, which prevents true peace from lasting. To achieve real peace, people must apply those same strong qualities and commitment to peaceful efforts instead of reserving them for conflict.

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