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Quote by Elihu Root
It is to be observed that every case of war averted is a gain in g

It is to be observed that every case of war averted is a gain in general, for it helps to form a habit of peace, and community habits long continued become standards of conduct. – 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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It is not uncommon in modern times to see governments straining every nerve to keep the peace, and the people whom they represent, with patriotic enthusiasm and resentment over real or fancied wrongs, urging them forward to war. – Elihu Root

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It isnt enough to talk about peace. One must believe in it. And it isnt enough to believe in it. One must work at it. – Eleanor Roosevelt

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Yes, peace can and must be won, to save the world from the terrible destruction of World War III. – Paul Robeson

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For a long time, I really struggled with the idea of being an actor because I really felt that I should be in the Peace Corps. – Camryn Manheim

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If you want peace, you dont talk to your friends. You talk to your enemies. – Desmond Tutu

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