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I was an infantry officer in the Army from 1969 to 1971. Men in my platoon who had served time read more
I was an infantry officer in the Army from 1969 to 1971. Men in my platoon who had served time in Vietnam told me many stories—but none more chilling than the one from two helicopter pilots. They told me how they would shoot the friendlies on their way back from reconnaissance missions just so they could empty their ammunition before returning to base. The friendlies were South Vietnamese women and children, helpless victims in a war they did not understand. But to the American pilots, they were simply dots on the ground.
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It is easier to lead men to combat, stirring up their passion, than to restrain them and direct them toward read more
It is easier to lead men to combat, stirring up their passion, than to restrain them and direct them toward the patient labours of peace.
War leads to peace.
[Lat., Cedant arma togae.]
War leads to peace.
[Lat., Cedant arma togae.]
Peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all nations — entangling alliances with none.
Peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all nations — entangling alliances with none.
It is understanding that gives us an ability to have peace. When we understand the other fellow's viewpoint, and he read more
It is understanding that gives us an ability to have peace. When we understand the other fellow's viewpoint, and he understands ours, then we can sit down and work our differences.
First keep peace with yourself, then you can also bring peace to others.
First keep peace with yourself, then you can also bring peace to others.
The peace makers shall be called the children of God.
The peace makers shall be called the children of God.
All we are saying is give peace a chance. -John Lennon.
All we are saying is give peace a chance. -John Lennon.
I do not want the peace which passeth understanding, I want the understanding which bringeth peace.
I do not want the peace which passeth understanding, I want the understanding which bringeth peace.
