Only that thing is free which exists by the necessities of its own nature, and is determined in its actions by itself alone.

Nothing exists from whose nature some effect does not follow.

Peace is not an absence of war, it is a virtue, a state of mind, a disposition for benevolence, confidence, justice.

For peace is not mere absence of war, but is a virtue that springs from, a state of mind, a disposition for benevolence, confidence, justice.

Peace is not the absence of war, but a virtue based on strength of character.