A Solemn Review of the Custom of War: Showing that War is the Effect of Popular Delusion, and Proposing a RemedyHilliard and Metcalf, 1816 - 32 páginas |
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... justice , than that of deciding controversies between nations by the edge of the sword , by powder and ball , or the point of the bayonet ? What other savage custom has occasioned half the desolation and misery to the human race ? And ...
... justice , than that of deciding controversies between nations by the edge of the sword , by powder and ball , or the point of the bayonet ? What other savage custom has occasioned half the desolation and misery to the human race ? And ...
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... justice or the in- justice of a war , than the horses employed in military service . On one side a war is certainly unjust and murderous . Yet on both sides it is considered as the duty of soldiers to submit to the orders of government ...
... justice or the in- justice of a war , than the horses employed in military service . On one side a war is certainly unjust and murderous . Yet on both sides it is considered as the duty of soldiers to submit to the orders of government ...
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... justice for the redress of wrongs , it is not always the case that he obtains his right . Still such an appeal is more honorable , more safe , and more certain , as well as more benevolent , than for the individual to attempt to obtain ...
... justice for the redress of wrongs , it is not always the case that he obtains his right . Still such an appeal is more honorable , more safe , and more certain , as well as more benevolent , than for the individual to attempt to obtain ...
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... justice , that per- sons more disinterested may judge , and prevent that injustice and desolation , which would result from deciding private dis- putes by single combat or acts of violence . But rulers of nations are as liable to be ...
... justice , that per- sons more disinterested may judge , and prevent that injustice and desolation , which would result from deciding private dis- putes by single combat or acts of violence . But rulers of nations are as liable to be ...
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... justice and hu manity . Besides , as the rulers of a nation are as liable as other peo- ple , to be governed by passion and prejudice , there is as little prospect of justice in permitting war for the decision of nation- al disputes ...
... justice and hu manity . Besides , as the rulers of a nation are as liable as other peo- ple , to be governed by passion and prejudice , there is as little prospect of justice in permitting war for the decision of nation- al disputes ...
Términos y frases comunes
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Pasajes populares
Página 7 - Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.
Página 40 - Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.
Página 5 - Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you ? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom. But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth. This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish. For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.
Página 7 - Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath : for it is written, Vengeance is mine ; I will repay, saith the Lord. Therefore, if thine enemy hunger, feed him ; if he thirst, give him drink : for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Página 36 - They err, who count it glorious to subdue By conquest far and wide, to overrun Large countries, and in field great battles win, Great cities by assault: what do these worthies, But rob, and spoil, burn, slaughter, and enslave Peaceable nations...
Página 32 - Ye lust, and have not : ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain : ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not.
Página 19 - Their feet are swift to shed blood: Destruction and misery are in their ways: And the way of peace have they not known: There is no fear of God before their eyes.
Página 26 - But be not ye called Rabbi : for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren. And call no man your father upon the earth : for one is your Father which is in heaven. Neither be ye called masters : for one is your Master, even Christ.
Página 2 - Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.
Página 7 - For he is a minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid ; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.