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He would see civilization in danger of perishing under the oppress

He would see civilization in danger of perishing under the oppression of a gigantic paradox: he would see multitudes of people starving in the midst of plenty, and nations preparing for war although pledged to peace. – Arthur Henderson

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Those nations have a very great responsibility at this juncture of the worlds affairs, for by throwing their joint weight into the scales of history on the right side, they may tip the balance decisively in favour of peace. – Arthur Henderson

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History
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Arthur Henderson
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We had four years of world war which the peoples endured only because they were told that their sufferings would free humanity forever from the scourge of war. – Arthur Henderson

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War
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Peace in the head, peace in the stomach. – Jean-Bertrand Aristide

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The real and lasting victories are those of peace, and not of war. – Ralph Waldo Emerson

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The Nobel Prize is an honor unique in the world in having found its way into the hearts and minds of simple people everywhere. It casts a light of peace and reason upon us all and for that I am especially grateful. – George Wald

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The struggle to get weapons is continuous, but the United States will aid us, if it finds Israel displaying a willingness for peace. – Yitzhak Rabin

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