When people don't understand that the government doesn't have their interests in mind, they're more susceptible to go to war.

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• Will Durant:

  A statesman cannot afford to be a moralist.

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• Will Durant:

  Man became free when he recognized that he was subject to law.

• Will Durant:

  Civilization is the order and freedom is promoting cultural activity.

• Will Durant:

  Science gives us knowledge, but only philosophy can give us wisdom.

• Will Durant:

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• Will Durant:

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• Will Durant:

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