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"Vous ne pouvez pas plus gagner une guerre que vous ne pouvez gagner un tremblement de terre."

Jeanette Rankin

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Trying to win a war is like trying to win against an earthquake. Wars and earthquakes cause a lot of damage and suffering. In both cases, many lives are lost, and cities get destroyed. It's not about winning but about surviving and rebuilding afterward. Imagine a town that experiences a big earthquake. Instead of trying to "beat" the earthquake, the people focus on rescuing each other, rebuilding their homes, and making sure they are stronger for the future. Similarly, in a war, it's important to stop the fighting as soon as possible and start healing the wounds. This quote teaches us that focusing on peace and recovery is more important than trying to prove who is stronger.

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Conflict Disaster Earthquake Futility Inevitability Loss Peace Violence War Winning
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