Quotation by
Gustav Stresemann
If one seeks to analyze experiences and reactions to the first postwar years, I hope one may say without being accused of bias that it is easier for the victor than for the vanquished to advocate peace.
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Understanding this quote AI Analysis
Gustav Stresemann is saying that those who win a war find it simpler to support peace because they have less to lose or fear. In contrast, those who are defeated struggle more to promote peace, likely due to the pain and consequences they have suffered.
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