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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 limitation upon this mode of promoting peace lies in the fact that it consists in an appeal to the civilized side of man, while war is the product of forces proceeding from mans original savage nature. – Elihu Root

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Peace
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There is so much of good in human nature that men grow to like each other upon better acquaintance, and this points to another way in which we may strive to promote the peace of the world. – Elihu Root

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Secretary of War Stanton used to get out of patience with Lincoln because he was all the time pardoning men who ought to be shot. – Elihu Root

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Peace is much more precious than a piece of land… let there be no more wars. – Anwar Sadat

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On Memorial Day, I dont want to only remember the combatants. There were also those who came out of the trenches as writers and poets, who started preaching peace, men and women who have made this world a kinder place to live. – Eric Burdon

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It is understanding that gives us an ability to have peace. When we understand the other fellows viewpoint, and he understands ours, then we can sit down and work out our differences. – Harry S. Truman

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Peace in Palestine is inevitable. The question is how do we make it happen today. – Darrell Issa

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