It turns out that the men who ultimately, who unpretentiously value peace are willing to sacrifice their own peace of mind in order to render it. The question is, 'Who, between opposing forces, would do such a thing?' It seems only theoretical albeit true that men who accept an objective rather than subjective moral standard are, in a general sense, more capable of making such sacrifices for the sake of peace. Criss Jami
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Throughout history, there have been many men willing to sacrifice their own peace of mind in order to save the lives of others. There are two things that make these men uniquely capable of these kinds of sacrifices. First, they accept an objective moral standard rather than a subjective one. This means that they are willing to render peace for something which is right rather than only for the sake of peace itself. Second, they are able to see the bigger picture which shows them how their actions will not only save lives but also improve the state of the world in the process.

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