Generations Quote by Muriel Lester
“a victor's peace is usually vindictive and stirs up a passion for revenge a generation or so later.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: peace and revenge
Victorious peace often breeds vindictiveness and later revenge cycles
In simple terms: Peace after victory can sow future revenge
Seek reconciliation over vindictiveness
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- peacebuilding
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies break revenge cycles?
- What practices foster lasting reconciliation?
Human nature may resist forgiveness