Peace is not the absence of war but the absence of fear.

Ursula Franklin
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The quote “Peace is not the absence of war but the absence of fear” is a well-known saying that is commonly used by people who desire peace in their lives. The quote can be found on a sign in a park near a Peace Pagoda in Japan. It is a common Japanese phrase that has been translated to English as “Peace is not the absence of war, but the absence of fear.” The peace sign represents peace and harmony throughout the world, and this quote suggests that if we all stop fearing one another, we can have peace in this world.

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