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Secretary of War Stanton used to get out of patience with Lincoln

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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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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Peace
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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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Dios tarda pero no olvida — God delays but doesnt forget. – Proverb

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I havent got a lot of patience. – Jeffrey Katzenberg

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Alcohol gives you infinite patience for stupidity. – Sammy Davis, Jr.

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Patience was not my strong point. – Lauren Bacall

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