Oh, I agree with you, wholeheartedly. In my time Earth has become largely peaceful, but even then there are people who believe that conflict is our true way of life, that we can't achieve anything by keeping the peace.

[ He tilts his head. ] And then, of course, there are other species, some of them still waging their wars, focused on making enemies rather than friends. It's impossible for a whole galaxy to be at peace, but... it's a good aim to have, I think. At least I strive for it.