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We defend and we build a way of life, not for America alone, but for all mankind.
We defend and we build a way of life, not for America alone, but for all mankind.
We often say how impressive power is. But I do not find it impressive at all. The guns and the read more
We often say how impressive power is. But I do not find it impressive at all. The guns and the bombs, the rockets and the warships, are all symbols of human failure. They are necessary symbols. They protect what we cherish. But they are witness to hum.
So mightiest powers buy deepest calms are fed,
And sleep, how oft, in things that gentlest be!
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So mightiest powers buy deepest calms are fed,
And sleep, how oft, in things that gentlest be!
- Barry Cornwall (pseudonym of Bryan Waller Procter),
For that can power give more than food and drink,
To live at ease, and not be bound to read more
For that can power give more than food and drink,
To live at ease, and not be bound to think?
The power of man has grown in every sphere, except over himself.
The power of man has grown in every sphere, except over himself.
The only real power comes out of a long rifle.
The only real power comes out of a long rifle.
All I want is a warm bed and a kind word and unlimited power.
All I want is a warm bed and a kind word and unlimited power.
Those have most power to hurt us, that we love
Those have most power to hurt us, that we love