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“Thus, if armaments were curtailed without a secure peace and all countries disarmed proportionately, military security would have been in no way affected.”

Quote by Ludwig Quidde

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German politician born on March 23, 1858, and died on March 4, 1941. Ludwig Quidde is known for his active participation in the German Social Democratic Party and the peace movement. more

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