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Quote by Elihu Root
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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The mere assemblage of peace loving people to interchange convincing reasons for their common faith, mere exhortation and argument to the public in favor of peace in general fall short of the mark. – Elihu Root

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Faith
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Elihu Root
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The point of departure of the process to which we wish to contribute is the fact that war is the natural reaction of human nature in the savage state, while peace is the result of acquired characteristics. – Elihu Root

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Peace
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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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Government
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The conflict in the Middle East needs to be solved for the same reasons. It is necessary to reach a two-states solution, built on international law, for sustainable peace and development, and it can only be achieved through joint efforts by the international community. – Anna Lindh

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Bob Marley stood for universal peace and love. He tried to break racial barriers. – Wyclef Jean

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In a case like Iraq the UN has again shown what important role it plays as the guarantor for protecting international peace and stability in the global political structure. – Anna Lindh

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Bob Marley performed the One Love Peace concert in Jamaica with the two different warring political sides. Theres always been that in black music and culture in general. Its no surprise because black music is such a reflection of whats going on in black life. Its not unusual for hip-hop. – Mos Def

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I would sort out all the arguments and see which belonged to fear and which to creativeness. Other things being equal, I would make the decision which had the larger number of creative reasons on its side. – Katharine Butler Hathaway

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Seek home for rest, for home is best. – Thomas Tusser

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What does it mean to be Catholic and not a Catholic? I feel adrift, homeless. My Catholic imagination allows me to see the soul as a lit breath, seeking the divine. It persists. – Julianna Baggott

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Except for naval and air exercises, our military should be stationed on American soil, where service men and women can lead normal lives in close proximity to family and friends. – Camille Paglia

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