David MitchellGlass & peace alike betray proof of fragility under repeated blows.
About This Quote
This quote talks about how glass and peace betray the fact that there is a tremendous amount of imperfection in both. The glass can break and the peace can be destroyed by war or strife.
Source: Cloud Atlas
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