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Peace without Justice is a low estate,— A coward cringing…

“Peace without Justice is a low estate,— A coward cringing to an iron Fate! But Peace through Justice is the great ideal,— We'll pay the price of war to make it real.” quote by Henry Van Dyke
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“Peace without Justice is a low estate,— A coward cringing to an iron Fate! But Peace through Justice is the great ideal,— We'll pay the price of war to make it real.”

Henry Van Dyke

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Peace without justice is weak; true peace requires justice, even at the cost of war.

In simple terms: Justice is essential for lasting peace.

Key Takeaway

Pursue justice to achieve genuine peace.

Themes

peace justice ethics war

Mood

serious inspirational

Type

essay philosophical

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • activism
  • conflict resolution
  • education

Key Concepts

political philosophy moral duty social contract

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is war ever justified for justice?
  • How can societies achieve justice without war?
A Different Perspective

War may cause suffering despite noble aims.

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