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“He that will not have peace, God gives him warre. [He that will not have peace, God gives him war.]” quote by George Herbert
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“He that will not have peace, God gives him warre. [He that will not have peace, God gives him war.]”

George Herbert

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Temple, 1633

Those who reject peace invite conflict; divine justice responds with war to the unpeaceful.

In simple terms: Rejecting peace brings war.

Key Takeaway

Seek peace to avoid conflict.

Themes

peace conflict divine justice morality

Mood

reflective serious

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal disputes
  • political tensions
  • moral choices

Key Concepts

theology ethics consequences

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does peace truly require?
  • When is war justified?
A Different Perspective

May ignore nuanced causes of conflict.

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