peace drawing – h.k., age 5
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“peace is the only battle worth waging.”
— Albert Camus, France, 1913–1960
*Albert Camus was a French philosopher, author, dramatist, journalist, world federalist, and political activist.
He was the recipient of the 1957 Nobel Prize in Literature at the age of 44, the second-youngest recipient in history.
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If only those waging war would understand this.
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yes, exactly.
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Great Camus quote. I had to study his writing when taking French at senior school.
Best wishes, Pete.
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he seems to have been an amazing person by all accounts, how wonderful that you had the opportunity to to study his writing
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This short book is famous, and worth reading in English translation. It is also free to read. Here’s a link. https://www.scribd.com/document/768488774/The-Outsider-Albert-Camus
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thanks for the suggestion, I’ll look for it at the library
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I love reading real books, if not your online link is a great alternative, Pete –
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If only, Beth. We’ve been wishing for it our whole lives.
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yes, you’re very right
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I was looking up all the incredible quotes by Albert Camus, and finally chose this one, Beth …
“The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.” ~ Albert Camus
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thanks, Ivor, this is a fantastic choice.
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How can one not love this? Peace… we really need to fight more for it.
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❤️ very true
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Arms wide open for a hug.
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Exactly
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❤️
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❤️👍🏼❤️
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Love the open arms! Indeed – the only battle worth waging. Thank you for this balm, Beth.
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Great artwork.
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Peace has to be the only way. So much history repeating itself again in the news lately, Beth. 🙏
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Yes, and you’re so right, ab
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What I can’t understand is that “he” says he wants peace after launching war. “He” should have thought that one through. These are unsettling, scary times.
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He caved in to what another leader wanted him to do. Our intelligence did not support the need to do this. He does not care how he impacts us or our country
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“You may say I’m a dreamer
But I’m not the only one … “
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Sadly, waging peace is preached more than practiced.
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100%
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I want to live in a world that is very peaceful. No more war.
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I really do as well –
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We do really need peace 👍
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it’s of utmost importance
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That drawing really made me smile
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it’s so cute and open to the world
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I especially like the big smile. ❤️
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so welcoming
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All we are saying, is give peace a chance. That drawing shouts it, Beth!
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It really does !
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I’m down with this drawing and the Make Music Day!
Thanks Beth!
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I’m a fan of both as well !)
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