The theoretical postulate of all diplomatic discussion between nations is the assumed willingness of every nation to do justice.

The theoretical postulate of all diplomatic discussion between nations is the assumed willingness of every nation to do justice.

When a teacher of the future comes to point out to the youth of America how the highest rewards of intellect and devotion can be gained, he may say to them, not by subtlety and intrigue; not by wire pulling and demagoguery; not by the arts of popularity; not by skill and shiftiness in following expediency; but by being firm in devotion to the principles of manhood and the application of morals and the courage of righteousness in the public life of our country; by being a man without guile and without fear, without selfishness, and with devotion to duty, devotion to his country.

Cruelty to men and to the lower animals as well, which would have passed unnoticed a century ago, now shocks the sensibilities and is regarded as wicked and degrading.

It is not uncommon in modern times to see governments straining every nerve to keep the peace, and the people whom they represent, with patriotic enthusiasm and resentment over real or fancied wrongs, urging them forward to war.

Moral disarmament is to safeguard the future; material disarmament is to save for the present, that there may be a future to safeguard.

About half the practice of a decent lawyer is telling would-be clients that they are damned fools and should shut up.