Explanation: It is simple peace; sought in its natural course, and in its ordinary haunts.- It is peace sought in the spirit of peace; and laid in principles purely pacific.
Answer: The quoted lines occur in the introductory part of Edmund Burke's famous delivery "Speech on Conciliation with America". Burke here sums up the very essence of his proposal - his resolutions of peace in the House of Commons.
In the speech Burke is overtly concerned with conciliation with America. He along with others is terrified at the prospect of losing the opulent colonies. His avowed aim is the restoration of peace. Because of England's impudent policy of taxation chaotic situation prevails in America. The government tried various measures to bring peace and order to the colonies. But, these have met with little success. It is at this moment Burke, being prompted by the sense of duty towards his country, puts forward his resolutions the prime idea of which is to restore real and lasting peace in the colonies. What is important here is that Burke defines the nature of peace he is seeking to establish. In the lines, he furnishes his idea of peace. It is not peace which is established through outrageous and coercive measures. It is simple peace which comes naturally as the outcome of some non-violent measures. It is the peace that is sincere in its aim. Its method is simple and is established by peaceful means. Thus, Burke is for peace and stability and he believes in peace which is 'sought in the spirit of peace'.
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