Conflict Quote by Nancy Gibbs

“Once a conflict has dragged on for a decade, most people are tired of war - and the troubles that flow from it.” quote by Nancy Gibbs — Download Open image

“Once a conflict has dragged on for a decade, most people are tired of war - and the troubles that flow from it.”

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