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Meaning
The quote argues that a sensible society should invest more effort and money in preventing conflict than in preparing military responses. It suggests that understanding the causes of war is a better use of resources than building up for the next one.
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Source
Cosmos (2011)
Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
Did They Really Say It?
The phrase appears in the book "Cosmos (2011)" by Carl Sagan (Google Books snippet); no earlier source was checked.
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About Carl Sagan
American astronomer, planetary scientist and science communicator
Carl Edward Sagan was an American astronomer, planetary scientist and science communicator. He worked at Harvard as an assistant professor before moving to Cornell University, where he became the David Duncan Professor of Astronomy and Space Sciences and directed the Laboratory for Planetary Studies. Sagan took an active role in the Mariner, Viking and Voyager programs. He also wrote more than 600 scientific papers and articles, along with several popular science books, beginning with The Cosmic Connection. His The Dragons of Eden won the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction.
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Books by Carl Sagan
Cosmos
1980
Contact
1986
The Demon-Haunted World
1996
The Dragons of Eden
1977
Billions and billions
1997