Peace and trust take years to build and seconds to shatter.

Mahogany SilverRain
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Peace and trust take years to build and seconds to shatter. The idea that peace and trust take years to build, but only seconds to shatter is a common expression. It refers to the fact that peace and trust are essential elements of a healthy relationship, but these things are not easy for people to build or maintain.

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