Abstaining Quote by Herman Wouk
“Peace, if it ever exists, will not be based on the fear of war, but on the love of peace. It will not be the abstaining from an act, but the coming of a state of mind.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Caine Mutiny, 1951
Peace arises from love and mindset, not merely the absence of conflict.
In simple terms: Peace is a mental state, not just no war.
Cultivate love to achieve peace.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- education
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can love alone prevent war?
- How to foster peace in hostile societies?
Peace can be fragile without structural support.