"Let us not forget that the European Community started as a project for peace after the terrible Second World War. And today people take for granted the freedom to travel, to study, to work abroad. And the citizens of one country have almost exactly the same rights as another country."

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This quotation examines the core nature of Peace as articulated by Jose Manuel Barroso. Within historical and literary traditions, reflections on Peace provide actionable mental models, challenging individuals to evaluate personal ethics, self-discipline, and daily actions.

About Jose Manuel Barroso

José Manuel Durão Barroso is a Portuguese politician and law professor. He served as the prime minister of Portugal from 2002 to 2004 and as the president of the European Commission from 2004 to 2014.

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