Peace is not merely the absence of war. - Hugo Grotius

"Peace is not merely the absence of war."

Hugo Grotius Peace

Jurist Political Theorist Dutch 1583–1645

More from Hugo Grotius

"War is the kingdom of accident."

"He who wishes to be obeyed must know how to command."

"Good faith is the foundation of justice."

"Fear is the parent of cruelty."

"Peace comes from a good conscience."

"Life is too short to hold grudges."

"A man's home is his sanctuary. It should be treated as such."

"The world is chaotic enough. At least your home should make sense."