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The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. It is its natural manure.

Letter to W. S. Smith. 1787
My views and feelings (are) in favor of the abolition of war — and I hope it is practicable, by improving the mind and morals of society, to lessen the disposition to war; but of its abolition I despair.
He who did well in war just earns the right
To begin doing well in peace.

Luria
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