An advantage that the Hague Conferences lack, in contrast to the peace associations and the Interparliamentary Union, is a bureau.

Waging war we understand, but not waging peace, or at any rate less consciously so.

By a great man, however, we mean a man who, because of his spiritual gifts, his character, and other qualities, deserves to be called great and who as a result earns the power to influence others.

A sign that a peace association is going adrift is its exclusion of other political parties, with whom it could collaborate effectively on most of the problems besetting the cause of peace.

Pacifists should stress more and more that it is the rule of law for which they are fighting.

Warfare has been marvelously developed. It will soon be impossible to raise it to further heights.

But I feel convinced, and I venture even to prophesy in this regard, that the time will come when there will also be a minister of peace in the cabinet, seated beside the ministers of war.

There are in most states one or two ministers of war, one of whom is the minister of naval affairs.

Always we must bear in mind that law has to be substituted for power, that care must be taken to serve the interests of law.

The interparliamentary conference should, in my opinion, direct its particular attention to the preparation of the next Hague Conference, the diplomatic conference, the conference of governments.

The last Hague Conference has in the meantime expressed its opinion that a body should be established which could prepare for the work involved more effectively than has hitherto proved possible.

Loving leaders allow for individuality in style and expression.

She was in control of her life, even though it seemed she wasn’t. All she had to do was take the steering wheel and start driving.

There is nothing so wretched or foolish as to anticipate misfortunes. What madness is it in expecting evil before it arrives?

Money can't buy happiness. Or put my family back together.

The history of apartheid-era South Africa is incredibly sad and at times infuriatingly incomprehensible.

I went to school for special education. I always assumed when I had the opportunity I would love to try and help kids with disabilities.

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Holy [Insert your choice of a swear word here]," said Fang stunned.

Nothing is more powerful for your future than being a gatherer of good ideas and information. That's called doing your homework.

I don't make proper flower arrangements; mine just grow, like the garden.