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“Peace talk when war is impending is hazardous for the talker, and in war time it is criminal. War talk in peace time, which is infinitely more wicked, runs no risk at all.”

Quote by Charles Clayton Morrison

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Charles Clayton Morrison

Charles Clayton Morrison (1874-1966) was an American historian and educator, known for his contributions to Sino-American cultural exchange. His career and life experiences are limited in available information. more

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