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Killing is murder; plundering is thievery; destroying another's property is criminal. Yet for the soldier killing is essential, plundering is standard practice, destroying property is "winning the battle."

— Garry Davis Letters to World Citizens (2004)

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Peace doesn't come through hope, prayer or time; we have to reach out and grasp what is within reach.

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