Peace Benefits

Who is greater— a Julius Caesar or a Hitler who shed human blood or the prophets of peace who did not shed blood but who died so that the world may live, who suffered so that others may be happy? The victories of war are short-lived. These victories are unpleasant dreams. They failed to leave any permanent marks on the world. They were written on water and so transitory. They proved vain. Contrast this with man’s achievements in times of peace.

Peace time victories benefit mankind. Instead of converting towns and cities into ruins if the conquerors had spent their resources for the uplift of their people they would have done much good to mankind; our planet would have become heaven so to say. Franklin was absolutely correct when he said—there never was a good war or a bad peace. War will remain ugly. Even the justest war can’t be justified. On the other hand, the most unjust peace is always welcome.

Only during peace there can be spring otherwise there would be biting cold. Only peace can ensure all round progress and prosperity. Something built by peace would be an everlasting monument. The blessing of peace-time achievements knows no barriers of country or climate. They will benefit mankind so long as this planet exists. Inventions done by scientists still save millions from killing diseases. Names of Jenrier and Pasteur still fill our hearts, with reverence for them. Inventors of Penicillin, X-ray, radium etc. still command genuine respect. . On the other hand, who remembers Generals Montgomery, Clark, Rommel, Timoshenko and the like? They do not live in the minds of people. They only adorn lifeless pages of history books. They have appeared only to disappear.