The point of departure of the process to which we wish to contribute is the fact that war is the natural reaction of human nature in the savage state, while peace is the result of acquired characteristics. Elihu Root acquirecharacteristiccontribute share on social
Secretary of War Stanton used to get out of patience with Lincoln because he was all the time pardoning men who ought to be shot. Elihu Root lincolnmanpardon Change image and share on social
There is so much of good in human nature that men grow to like each other upon better acquaintance, and this points to another way in which we may strive to promote the peace of the world. Elihu Root acquaintancegoodgrow Change image and share on social
The wolf always charges the lamb with muddying the stream. Elihu Root chargelambmuddy Change image and share on social
No nation now sets forth to despoil another upon the avowed ground that it desires the spoils. Elihu Root avowdesiredespoil Change image and share on social
Honest people, mistakenly believing in the justice of their cause, are led to support injustice. Elihu Root believehonestinjustice Change image and share on social
The popular tendency is to listen approvingly to the most extreme statements and claims of politicians and orators who seek popularity by declaring their own country right in everything and other countries wrong in everything. Elihu Root approvinglyclaimcountry share on social
Gradually, everything that happens in the world is coming to be of interest everywhere in the world, and, gradually, thoughtful men and women everywhere are sitting in judgment upon the conduct of all nations. Elihu Root comeconductgradually share on social
The mere assemblage of peace loving people to interchange convincing reasons for their common faith, mere exhortation and argument to the public in favor of peace in general fall short of the mark. Elihu Root argumentassemblagecommon Change image and share on social
The growth of modern constitutional government compels for its successful practice the exercise of reason and considerate judgment by the individual citizens who constitute the electorate. Elihu Root citizencompelconsiderate Change image and share on social
