"和平通常是一个伟大的善,通常它与正义相一致,但应当约束一个国家的良知的是正义而非和平,正如它应当约束个人的良知一样;既不是国家也不是个人能够背离正义。"
— Theodore Roosevelt
Simplified Meaning:
Doing what is right is more important than just keeping peace. Both countries and people should focus on being good and fair, even if it means peace is not always possible.
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Ethics International relations Moral responsibility National duty Peace Righteousness Social justice