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" To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace. "

George Washington

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" I had daydreams and fantasies when I was growing up. I always wanted to live in a log cabin at the foot of a mountain. I would ride my horse to town and pick up provisions. Then return to the cabin, with a big open fire, a record player and peace. "

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" It is heroic to prepare for war with a tyrant power. Patriots will always win the admiration of mankind for daring to meet the bloodshed of battle for their country's liberty. But the patriot who is willing to go to that sacrifice will be the first to condemn the aimless and secret shedding of blood in time of peace. "

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" One can not reflect in streaming water. Only those who know internal peace can give it to others. "

" No nation ever had an army large enough to guarantee it against attack in time of peace, or ensure it of victory in time of war. "

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" True humility is contentment. "

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" Guilt for being rich, and guilt thinking that perhaps love and peace isn't enough and you have to go and get shot or something. "

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" I hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man. "

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" My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth. "

George Washington