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“Peace is not the product of a victory or a command. It has no finishing line, no final deadline, no fixed definition of achievement. Peace is a never-ending process, the work of many decisions.”

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Oscar Hammerstein II
Oscar Hammerstein II

Oscar Hammerstein II was an American musical theatre lyricist and playwright, renowned for his contributions to the genre. His works include 'The Sound of Music', 'South Pacific', and 'Camelot', which achieved great success not only in the United States but also globally. more

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