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The methods of peace propaganda which aim at establishing peace do

The methods of peace propaganda which aim at establishing peace doctrine by argument and by creating a feeling favorable to peace in general seem to fall short of reaching the springs of human action and of dealing with the causes of the conduct which they seek to modify. – Elihu Root

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To deal with the true causes of war one must begin by recognizing as of prime relevancy to the solution of the problem the familiar fact that civilization is a partial, incomplete, and, to a great extent, superficial modification of barbarism. – Elihu Root

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The growth of modern constitutional government compels for its successful practice the exercise of reason and considerate judgment by the individual citizens who constitute the electorate. – Elihu Root

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I believe that in the end the abolition of war, the maintenance of world peace, the adjustment of international questions by pacific means will come through the force of public opinion, which controls nations and peoples. – Frank B. Kellogg

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Its a miracle to be an actor and to know that you have a job to go to a year from now is a rare thing, so I think peace of mind and financial stability come with that. Hopefully Im a little wiser and have a little more perspective in my life than I did then. – Debra Messing

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I can have peace of mind only when I forgive rather than judge. – Gerald Jampolsky

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Challenging the integrity of the non-proliferation regime is a matter which can affect international peace and security. – Mohamed ElBaradei

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