Original artwork, not a still
To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
Being ready for war, the speaker argues, is among the surest ways to keep peace. Visible strength and preparation discourage would-be aggressors from attacking, so readiness works as prevention. Peace, in this view, is protected by capability rather than left to goodwill alone.
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