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Quote by Baruch Spinoza
For peace is not mere absence of war, but is a virtue that springs

For peace is not mere absence of war, but is a virtue that springs from, a state of mind, a disposition for benevolence, confidence, justice. – Baruch Spinoza

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Whatsoever is contrary to nature is contrary to reason, and whatsoever is contrary to reason is absurd. – Baruch Spinoza

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The highest activity a human being can attain is learning for understanding, because to understand is to be free. – Baruch Spinoza

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Are ideals confined to this deformed experiment upon a noble purpose, tainted, as it is, with bargains and tied to a peace treaty which might have been disposed of long ago to the great benefit of the world if it had not been compelled to carry this rider on its back? – Henry Cabot Lodge

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The forces that are driving mankind toward unity and peace are deep-seated and powerful. They are material and natural, as well as moral and intellectual. – Arthur Henderson

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In remembering the appalling suffering of war on both sides, we recognise how precious is the peace we have built in Europe since 1945. – Queen Elizabeth II

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The world must be made safe for democracy. Its peace must be planted upon the tested foundations of political liberty. – Woodrow Wilson

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