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.