Quote by George Washington
War - An act of violence whose object is to constrain the enemy, t

War – An act of violence whose object is to constrain the enemy, to accomplish our will. – George Washington

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The basis of our political system is the right of the people to make and to alter their constitutions of government. – George Washington

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Government
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Lenience will operate with greater force, in some instances than rigor. It is therefore my first wish to have all of my conduct distinguished by it. – George Washington

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Morality is contraband in war. – Mahatma Gandhi

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War

Some have argued that confronting the threat from Iraq could detract from the war against terror. To the contrary, confronting the threat posed by Iraq is crucial to winning the war on terror. – George W. Bush

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War

I was a little girl in World War II and Im used to being freed by Americans. – Madeleine Albright

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War

War makes strange giant creatures out of us little routine men who inhabit the earth. – Ernie Pyle

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I suppose for me as an artist it wasnt always just about expressing my work I really wanted, more than anything else, to contribute in some way to the culture that I was living in. It just seemed like a challenge to move it a little bit towards the way I thought it might be interesting to go. – David Bowie

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I am grateful for the opportunities I have been given to participate in that work as a representative of my country, Canada, whose people have, I think, shown their devotion to peace. – Lester B. Pearson

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When a friend is in trouble, dont annoy him by asking if there is anything you can do. Think up something appropriate and do it. – E. W. Howe

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