"If peace is to be maintained, it must be by brave men, who have come up to the same height as the hero, namely, the will to carry their life in their hand, and stake it at any instant for their principle, but who have gone one step beyond the hero, and will not seek another man's life."

Courage, Peace, Life, Principle, Will

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"If peace is to be maintained, it must be by brave men, who have come up to the same height as the hero, namely, the will to carry their life in their hand, and stake it at any instant for their principle, but who have gone one step beyond the hero, and will not seek another man's life."

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"People do not seem to realize that their opinion of the world is also a confession of character."

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"This time, like all times, is a very good one, if we but know what to do with it."

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"The years teach much which the days never know."

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"I like the silent church before the service begins, better than any preaching."

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"To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded."

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