Put an end to so great an evil and arrive at a peace…
“Put an end to so great an evil and arrive at a peace settlement whatever the outcome, and whatever the conditions.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Ending great evil and achieving peace requires accepting any outcome and conditions.
In simple terms: Peace demands ending evil regardless of conditions.
Prioritize peace over conditions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- diplomacy
- peace negotiations
- war aftermath
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What conditions are essential for lasting peace?
- How to balance justice with reconciliation?
Compromises may dilute justice.