Quote by George Washington
My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from

My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth. – George Washington

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True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity, before it is entitled to the appellation. – George Washington

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It is easier to lead men to combat, stirring up their passions, than to restrain them and direct them toward the patient labors of peace. – André Gide, Journals, 13 September 1938

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Look at an infantrymans eyes and you can tell how much war he has seen. – William Alexander Henry

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We need a new law that owners of SUVs are automatically in the military reserve. Then they can go get their own goddamn oil. – Jello Biafra, quoted in The Guardian, 3 November 2007

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I dont feel the need to direct. I tried to get other people to direct Dances, but they wouldnt do it. They all thought it was too long. One director wanted to cut the Civil War sequence. Another thought the white woman was very cliched. – Kevin Costner

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