Wars can temper a nation and resolve. Peaceful years can wea... - Mao Zedong

"Wars can temper a nation and resolve. Peaceful years can weaken a people's spirit."

Mao Zedong Strength

Communist Leader, Dictator Chinese 1893–1976

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