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Peace is rarely denied to the peaceful.
Peace is rarely denied to the peaceful.
If they want peace, nations should avoid the pin-pricks that precede cannonshots.
If they want peace, nations should avoid the pin-pricks that precede cannonshots.
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 labors of peace.
I prefer the most unfair peace to the most righteous war.
[Lat., Iniquissimam pacem justissimo bello antefero.]
I prefer the most unfair peace to the most righteous war.
[Lat., Iniquissimam pacem justissimo bello antefero.]
This hand, to tyrants ever sworn the foe,
For freedom only deals the deadly blow;
Then sheathes read more
This hand, to tyrants ever sworn the foe,
For freedom only deals the deadly blow;
Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade,
For gentle peace in freedom's hallowed shade.
Peace is not an absence of war, it is a virtue, a state of mind, a disposition for benevolence, confidence, read more
Peace is not an absence of war, it is a virtue, a state of mind, a disposition for benevolence, confidence, justice.
But then peace, peace! I am so mistrustful of it: so much afraid that it means a sort of weakness read more
But then peace, peace! I am so mistrustful of it: so much afraid that it means a sort of weakness and giving in.
There is no way to peace. Peace is the way.
There is no way to peace. Peace is the way.