"I value peace, and I should unwillingly..." - Quote by Thomas Jefferson
I value peace, and I should unwillingly see any event take place which would render war a necessary resource.
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“Freedom [is] the first-born daughter of science”
“When habit has strengthened our sense of duties, they leave us no time for other things; but when young we neglect them and this gives us time for anything.”
“Truth is the proper and sufficient antagonist to error, and has nothing to fear from the conflict, unless, by human interposition, disarmed of her natural weapons, free argument and debate; errors ceasing to be dangerous when it is permitted freely to contradict them.”
More on Peace
“Can treaties be more faithfully enforced between aliens than laws can among friends? Suppose you go to war, you cannot fight always; and when, after much loss on both sides, and no gain on either, you cease fighting, the identical old questions as to terms of intercourse are again upon you.”
“The beauty of genuine brotherhood and peace is more precious than diamonds or silver or gold.”
“Let the rain kiss you. Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops. Let the rain sing you a lullaby.”
More on Diplomacy
“You negotiate in bad faith if you do not forgive your adversary.”
“I myself have been particularly careful never to say a civil word to the United States. I have scoffed at their inhabitants as a nation of villagers. I have defined the 100 % American as 99 % an idiot. And they adore me.”
“We will remain steady. We will pursue every avenue in the search for peace and stability.”