Quote by Arthur Henderson
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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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The first condition of success for the League of Nations is, therefore, a firm understanding between the British Empire and the United States of America and France and Italy that there will be no competitive building up of fleets or armies between them. – Arthur Henderson

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Success
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In our modern world of interdependent nations, hardly any state can wage war successfully without raising loans and buying war materials of every kind in the markets of other nations. – Arthur Henderson

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War
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Peace
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But I do like to have peace and quiet for a good hour. – Bryan Ferry

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Peace

War should never be entered upon until every agency of peace has failed. – William McKinley

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Peace

When I am speaking about American presidents, I have to speak about my very special relations with President Clinton. He contributed more to peace than anybody else in the American sense. – Shimon Peres

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There is a criterion by which you can judge whether the thoughts you are thinking and the things you are doing are right for you. The criterion is: Have they brought you inner peace? – Peace Pilgrim

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Twas Christmas broachd the mightiest ale; twas Christmas told the merriest tale; a Christmas gambol oft could cheer the poor mans heart through half the year. – Sir Walter Scott

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Im not going to be in a relationship that I dont fully trust. – Jake Pavelka

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Fame always brings loneliness. Success is as ice cold and lonely as the North Pole. – Vicki Baum

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