To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.

George Washington

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Topic

Preparing for war War

Author

George Washington

Source

First Annual Message to Both Houses of Congress

Statement Type

Paradox

Language

English

Time

1790 1790s 18th century

Occupation

Founding Father American President National leader Politician

From

United States

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Original Citation

Washington, George. "First Annual Message to Both Houses of Congress." 8 Jan. 1790, Senate Chamber, Federal Hall, New York City, NY, USA.

Current Citation

Washington, George. "First Annual Message to Congress, January 8, 1790." George Washington: Writings, edited by John Rhodehamel. Library of America, 1997.

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The cistern contains: the fountain overflows.

William Blake

The Marriage of Heaven and Hell

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William Blake
Source
The Marriage of Heaven and Hell
Medium
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Genre
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Language
English
Time
1794 1790s 18th century
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Original Citation

Blake, William. "Proverbs of Hell." The Marriage of Heaven and Hell. c. 1790.

Current Citation

Blake, William. "The Marriage of Heaven and Hell." The Complete Poetry and Prose of William Blake, edited by David V. Erdman. University of California Press, 2008.

Another quote about War

In war, indeed, there can be no substitute for victory.

Douglas MacArthur

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Topic
War
Speaker
Douglas MacArthur
Medium
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Language
English
Time
1951 1950s 20th century
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Citation

MacArthur, Douglas. Address to a Joint Meeting of Congress. House of Representatives. 19 Apr. 1951, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

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My bounty is as boundless as the sea,
My love as deep. The more I give to thee,
The more I have, for both are infinite.

William Shakespeare

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Generosity in love Love
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Juliet Capulet

Author

William Shakespeare
Genre
Tragedy (play)
Statement Type
Profession of love Paradox
Language
English
Time
1597 1590s 16th century
Era
European Renaissance
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Original Citation

Shakespeare, William. Romeo and Juliet. London: John Danter, 1597, act 2, sc. 2

Current Citation

Shakespeare, William. "Romeo and Juliet." The Norton Shakespeare, edited by Stephen Greenblatt, et al., 3rd ed., W. W. Norton & Company, 2015, act 2, sc. 2.