Quote About Peace and War by Chris Hedges

„Of the past 3,400 years, humans have been entirely at peace for 268 of them, or just 8 percent of recorded history.“

Chris HedgesChris Hedges reflects on the rarity of peace: recorded history contains only a brief period of complete tranquility.
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Chris Hedges is an American journalist, author, and professor known for his critical analyses of politics and society.

This quote reflects on the rarity of lasting peace throughout recorded human history.


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Chris Hedges is an American journalist, author, and academic. He has worked as a foreign correspondent for major media outlets including the New York Times and extensively addresses the effects of power, war, and media on society. Hedges is known for his sharp socio-political commentary and books such as "Empire of Illusion."

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