"Seuls les morts ont vu la fin de la guerre"
— Plato
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Simplified Meaning:
This phrase means that as long as people are alive, there will always be conflicts and fighting. Only those who have passed away can truly escape war, since they no longer experience the troubles of the living world. For example, in human history, there have been many wars and though some end, new ones often start. This seems to suggest that conflict is a part of human nature. To apply this wisdom to life, we can strive to understand and resolve our differences peacefully, knowing that complete peace is a challenging goal, but still worth pursuing. It reminds us to value and work towards harmony while recognizing the realities of human nature.
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