War makes rattling good history; but Peace is poor reading.

Thomas Hardy

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War and peace War Peace

Author

Thomas Hardy

Source

The Dynasts

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Play

Language

English

Time

1904 1900s 20th century

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Poet Novelist Writer

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United Kingdom Europe

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Citation

Hardy, Thomas. The Dynasts. Vol. 1, MacMillan & Co., 1904, pt. 1, act 1, sc. 5.

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Pragmatism

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Worldview Meaning of life

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William James
Source
Pragmatism
Genre
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Language
English
Time
1906 1900s 20th century
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Original Citation

James, William. "The Present Dilemma in Philosophy." Nov. 1906, Lowell Institute, Boston, MA, USA. Lecture.

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Another quote about War

War is to man as motherhood is to woman.

Benito Mussolini

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Topic
War
Speaker
Benito Mussolini
Language
Italian
Time
1934 1930s 20th century
Authentication Score 3
Citation

Mussolini, Benito. Speech in Italy. 26 May 1934, Chamber of Deputies, Palazzo Montecitorio, Rome, Italy.