"It is a quiet truth that a leader does not command the wind, but sets the sails and steadies the crew — an essential principle for the reflective life."

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This reflection on peace by Stringfellow Barr resonates across generations. It highlights a fundamental truth about human nature: our continuous search for meaning in peace is what ultimately defines our character and our path forward.

About Stringfellow Barr

Stringfellow Barr was an American historian, author, and former president of St. John's College in Annapolis, Maryland, where he, together with Scott Buchanan, instituted the Great Books curriculum.

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