You may gain temporary appeasement by a policy of concession to violence, but you do not gain lasting peace that way.
Meaning of the quote
Giving in to violence may seem to bring peace in the short term, but it will not create true, lasting peace. By trying to avoid conflict through making concessions, you may get a temporary calm, but the underlying problems will not be solved. True, lasting peace can only be achieved by addressing the root causes of violence, not just trying to quiet it for a while.
About Anthony Eden
Anthony Eden was a prominent British politician who served as Prime Minister of the UK from 1955 to 1957. He had a long and distinguished career, including stints as Foreign Secretary, but his time as Prime Minister was overshadowed by the Suez Crisis, which many consider a major setback for British foreign policy. Despite some criticism, he was the first Prime Minister appointed by Queen Elizabeth II.
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