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Weekend Reflections

2011 November 11

Peace is the only battle worth waging. -- Albert Camus

Peace is not the product of terror or fear.
Peace is not the silence of cemeteries.
Peace is not the silent revolt of violent repression.
Peace is the generous, tranquil contribution
of all to the good of all.
Peace is dynamism. Peace is generosity.
It is right and it is duty.

– Bishop Oscar Romero (1917-1980)

 

Do you know what astonished me most in the world? The inability of force to create anything. In the long run the sword is always beaten by the spirit. Soldiers usually win battles and generals get the credit for them. You must not fight too often with one enemy, or you will teach him all your art of war. If they want peace, nations should avoid the pin-pricks that precede cannon shots.

– Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821)

 

Happy Veterans’ Day Everyone!

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