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“The peace we can aspire to then is not a harmonious peace of the grave, nor a submissive peace of the slave, but a hardworking peace of the brave.” quote by William Ury
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““The peace we can aspire to then is not a harmonious peace of the grave, nor a submissive peace of the slave, but a hardworking peace of the brave.””

William Ury

About This Quote

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

True peace requires active effort, not passive or forced calm.

In simple terms: Hard work creates brave peace.

Key Takeaway

Work for active peace.

Themes

peace courage effort

Mood

inspirational determined

Type

philosophical strategic

When to use this quote

  • community building
  • social activism
  • policy reform

Key Concepts

conflict resolution leadership

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “hardworking peace” look like?
  • How to sustain brave peace?
A Different Perspective

Peace can be fragile without sustained commitment.

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