“Wars are, of course, as a rule to be avoided; but they are far better than certain kinds of peace”
— Theodore Roosevelt
Simplified Meaning:
Sometimes avoiding war is the best choice, but not if the peace that follows is worse than fighting. Imagine living in a place where there is no fighting, but people suffer under a terrible ruler who takes their freedom away. This kind of peace, where people are not free and are unhappy, is not really good. In history, like during World War II, countries had to fight against the Nazis to stop them from taking over and causing great harm. Even though war is bad, it was necessary to stop the greater evil. So, if you are facing a situation where doing nothing and staying peaceful means accepting something very bad or unfair, sometimes it is better to fight for what is right. If you are in school and a bully is making life hard for many, standing up to the bully, even if it causes trouble, is better than letting the bully continue.
