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Julien Benda was a French philosopher born on December 26, 1867, and died on June 7, 1956. His philosophical thoughts were deeply influenced by German classical philosophy and the French philosophical tradition, particularly focusing on moral philosophy and aesthetics.

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“Peace is only possible if men cease to place their happiness in the possession of things "which cannot be shared," and if they raise themselves to a point where they adopt an abstract principle superior to their egotisms. In other words, it can only be obtained by a betterment of human morality.”

Ifs Men Humans Principles Morality Raises Possession Cease Superiors Abstract Egotism Betterment

Book:The Treason of the Intellectuals

Source: The Treason of the Intellectuals

“Peace, if it ever exists, will not be based on the fear of war, but on the love of peace. It will not be the abstaining from an act, but the coming of a state of mind. In this sense the most insignificant writer can serve peace, where the most powerful tribunals can do nothing.”

Ifs Mind War States Can Do Powerful Most Powerful State Of Mind Insignificant Peacemaking Tribunals Abstaining

Book:The Treason of the Intellectuals

Source: The Treason of the Intellectuals

“I shall go further and say that even if an examination of the past could lead to any valid prediction concerning man's future, that prediction would be the contrary of reassuring.”

Ifs Men Would Be Past Contrary Predictions Examination Reassuring

Book:The Treason of the Intellectuals

Source: The Treason of the Intellectuals

“Peace, if it ever exists, will not be based on the fear of war but on the love of peace.”

Ifs Love War Peace

Book:The Treason of the Intellectuals

Source: The Treason of the Intellectuals

“Peace is only possible if men cease to place their happiness in the possession of things which cannot be shared.”

Ifs Men Military Possession Cease

Book:The Treason of the Intellectuals

Source: The Treason of the Intellectuals

About the Author

Born: December 26, 1867
Died: June 7, 1956
Known for: Philosopher
Quotes: 17

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