The theoretical postulate of all diplomatic discussion between nations is the assumed willingness of every nation to do justice.
Elihu RootIt is only through the power of association that those of any calling exercise due influence in their communities.
Elihu RootNobody knows through how many thousands of years fighting men have made a place for themselves while the weak and peaceable have gone to the wall.
Elihu RootThe limitation upon this mode of promoting peace lies in the fact that it consists in an appeal to the civilized side of man, while war is the product of forces proceeding from man's original savage nature.
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