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"It is easier to start a war than to end it"

Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Gabriel Garcia Marquez Novelist
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Starting a conflict can happen quickly and with little effort, but ending that conflict is much more complicated and difficult. For example, imagine two friends who have a disagreement. They might say hurtful things in the heat of the moment, and that can lead to a big argument. But making up and healing their friendship takes time, apologies, and a lot of understanding. This idea also applies to countries going to war. Declaring war might be a quick decision, but stopping the fighting, fixing the damage, and rebuilding trust takes a long time and many resources. In our everyday lives, it's a reminder to think carefully before creating conflicts because resolving them later can be very challenging.
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Conflict Diplomacy Historical Military Peace Politics Resolution Tension Violence War
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