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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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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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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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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Put a bridle on thy tongue set a guard before thy lips, lest the words of thine own mouth destroy thy peace… on much speaking cometh repentance, but in silence is safety. – William Drummond

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To defeat the aggressors is not enough to make peace durable. The main thing is to discard the ideology that generates war. – Ludwig von Mises

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We love peace, but not peace at any price. – Douglas William Jerrold

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The reason why Im here today is to explain why I am running and what I will do if you give me the honor and the privilege of representing you in the United States Senate. Now Im running for the United State Senate for a simple reason, and that is…I want to win a Nobel Peace prize. – Marco Rubio

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