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Terror cannot be finished by one war.
Yitzhak Rabin
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Conflict cannot be resolved through violent means alone.

This quote by Yitzhak Rabin suggests that the cycle of violence and terror cannot be permanently ended through a single military action or war. It implies that lasting peace requires ongoing efforts, dialogue, and understanding rather than solely relying on force to eliminate threats.

Themes

TerrorWarPeaceConflictJustice

In practice

Example use cases

During a peace rally, to emphasize the importance of dialogue over violence.

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