“If a war be undertaken...before the resources of peace have been tried and proved vain to secure it, that war has no defense, it is a national crime.” IfsHas BeensWarPeaceCrimeResourcesDefenseSecureVainAnti WarAntiwar Author:Charles Eliot Norton
“There never was a good war," said Franklin. "There have indeed been many wars in which a good man must take part, and take part with grave gladness to die if need be, a willing sacrifice, thankful to give life for what is dearer than life, and happy that even by death in war he is serving the cause of peace. But if a war be undertaken for the most righteous end, before the resources of peace have been tried and proved vain to secure it, that war has no defense, it is a national crime.” IfsMenNeedsGivingHas BeensSaidWarEndsDiesCausesSacrificeCrimeWillingResourcesDefenseGravesSecureVainGood ManServingAntiwarRighteousFranklinGladnessGood War Book:Letters of Charles Eliot Norton Source: Letters of Charles Eliot Norton
