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William Shakespeare

Когда будет мир?

Ah, when will peace be found? 'Tis a question that has vexed us all, I'm sure. 'Tis a riddle with no simple answer, and one that I cannot answer with any certainty. But, should I take a guess, I'd venture to say that peace will never be found in this world, for 'tis a place of strife and unrest, and these two things are ever intertwined. Alas, we must accept that some strife will always be present in our lives, but that does not mean all hope is lost! For, if we can find ways to work together, to compromise, to understand each other, then we can achieve a state of balance and harmony. That, I believe, is the closest thing to peace that we can hope to achieve. So, when will peace be found? When we all come together and choose to put our differences aside, to make decisions that are in the best interests of all, and to strive for understanding and mutual respect. Until then, we will continue to face conflict, but we can strive to make it less painful, less destructive, and more beneficial to us all.