Quote by Elihu Root
The point of departure of the process to which we wish to contribu

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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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 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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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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Patience
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I wanted to connect all people who are thinking about peace on Earth. – Willie Nelson

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I believe that it is my responsibility as the prime minister of Israel to do whatever can be done to exploit the unique opportunities that lie ahead of us to move towards peace. Not everything can be done by one act. – Yitzhak Rabin

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Peace

One little person, giving all of her time to peace, makes news. Many people, giving some of their time, can make history. – Peace Pilgrim

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The aggressive, unprovoked acts of violence against Israel by Hezbollah and Hamas are revealing. It is clear they dont want peace, but rather seek the ultimate destruction of Israel. – John Boehner

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All people hope Islam helps everything in life. Islam will make jobs. Islam will make freedom. Islam will make everything. – Ahmed Ali

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Mute though his lips be, yet they still speak. Hushed is his voice, but its echoes of liberty are ringing through the world, and the sons of bondage listen with joy. – Matthew Simpson

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When I have the time at home, Ill practice three or four hours a day. I have to. And Im a late starter I started at age 17 and at age 51 Im still learning. – Bruce Hornsby

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Learning

I have made this letter longer, because I have not had the time to make it shorter. – Blaise Pascal