Elihu Root
Quotations
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“To deal with the true causes of war one must begin by recognizing as of prime relevancy to the solution of the problem the familiar fact that civilization is a partial, incomplete, and, to a great extent, superficial modification of barbarism.” -Elihu Root
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“There is so much of good in human nature that men grow to like each other upon better acquaintance, and this points to another way in which we may strive to promote the peace of the world.” -Elihu Root
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“Secretary of War Stanton used to get out of patience with Lincoln because he was all the time pardoning men who ought to be shot.” -Elihu Root
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“The growth of modern constitutional government compels for its successful practice the exercise of reason and considerate judgment by the individual citizens who constitute the electorate.” -Elihu Root
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“The mere assemblage of peace loving people to interchange convincing reasons for their common faith, mere exhortation and argument to the public in favor of peace in general fall short of the mark.” -Elihu Root
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