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“I helped purify Nicaragua for the international banking house of Brown Brothers in 1909-1912. I brought light to the Dominican Republic for American sugar interests in 1916. In China I helped to see to it that Standard Oil went its way unmolested.”

Book:War Is a Racket: The Antiwar Classic by America's Most Decorated Soldier

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War Is a Racket: The Antiwar Classic by America's Most Decorated Soldier

This book is a passionate and persuasive antiwar tract, offering a firsthand account of the devastating impact of war on both soldiers and civilians. The author, a highly decorated soldier, provides a candid look at the corrupting influence of war on society and the economy, advocating for peace and exposing the myths surrounding military service. more

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Smedley Butler

Smedley Butler was an American author, social activist, and military officer, known for his anti-war stance and his works that exposed American imperialism. more

“Try not to compare your children, even if you think you are skillful at it. You may say most positively that "Susan is pretty and Sandra is bright," but all Susan will remember is that she isn't bright and Sandra that she isn't pretty. Praise each child individually for what that child is and help him or her escape our culture's obsession with comparing, competing, and never feeling we are "enough.”

Ifs Thinking Trying May Children Enough Helping Feelings Remember Culture Praise Obsession Compare Your Children Competing Positively Skillful

Author:Jeffrey R. Holland

“The past is to be learned from but not lived in. We look back to claim the embers from glowing experiences but not the ashes. And when we have learned what we need to learn and have brought with us the best that we have experienced, then we look ahead; we remember that faith is always pointed toward the future.”

Needs Looks Past Remember Claims Ashes Glowing Embers

Author:Jeffrey R. Holland

“Englishmen rarely cry, except under the pressure of the acutest grief; whereas in some parts of the Continent the men shed tears much more readily and freely.”

Men Grief Cry Tears Pressure Continents Shed Englishmen

Book:The Works of Charles Darwin, Volume 23: The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals

Source: The Works of Charles Darwin, Volume 23: The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals

“You can't hurt someone who doesn't care about you.”

Care Hurt Hurts Someone

Author:Megan Hart

“When you don't know where you're headed, you find places no one else would ever explore.”

Knows My Sister's Keeper Sisters Keeper

Author:Jodi Picoult

“You could dress it up with a sequined headband,” Magnus suggested, offering his boyfriend something blue and sparkly. “Just a thought.” “Resist the urge, Alec.” Simon was sitting on the edge of a low wall with Maia beside him, though she appeared to be deep in conversation with Aline. “You’ll look like Olivia Newton-John in Xanadu.” “There are worse things,” Magnus observed.”

Looks Wall Conversation Lows Sitting Dresses Blue Edges Urges Offering Newton Magnus Bane Olivia Just A Thought Headbands Sitting On The Edge Olivia Newton John

Book:Cassandra Clare: The Mortal Instruments Series (5 books): City of Bones; City of Ashes; City of Glass; City of Fallen Angels, City of Lost Souls

Source: Cassandra Clare: The Mortal Instruments Series (5 books): City of Bones; City of Ashes; City of Glass; City of Fallen Angels, City of Lost Souls

“I don't want to make the same mistake twice. I don't want to tell myself it's over when it's not.”

Want Mistake Same Mistakes

Book:My Sister's Keeper: A Novel

Source: My Sister's Keeper: A Novel

“All Children Have Brain Damage!”

Children Brain Damage

Author:Bill Cosby

“Out of war nations acquire additional territory, if they are victorious. They just take it. This newly acquired territory promptly is exploited by the few - the selfsame few who wrung dollars out of blood in the war. The general public shoulders the bill.”

Ifs War Nations Blood Bills Dollars Shoulders Acquire Territory General Public

Book:War Is a Racket: The Antiwar Classic by America's Most Decorated Soldier

Source: War Is a Racket: The Antiwar Classic by America's Most Decorated Soldier

“How do you 'accidentally' kill a noble man in his own mansion?" "With a knife in the chest. Or, rather, a pair of knives in the chest.”