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In proportion as the antagonism between classes within the nation vanishes, the hostility of one nation to another will come to an end. — Karl Marx · 1848Surely civilization is old enough, surely mankind is mature enough so that we ought in our own lifetime to find a way to permanent peace. — Herbert Hoover · 1929When we, the Workers, all demand: "What are we fighting for?"… Then, then we'll end that stupid crime, that Devil's madness-War. — Robert W. Service · 1921
Class conflict1 quote
In proportion as the antagonism between classes within the nation vanishes, the hostility of one nation to another will come to an end. — Karl Marx · 1848
Peace1 quote
Surely civilization is old enough, surely mankind is mature enough so that we ought in our own lifetime to find a way to permanent peace. — Herbert Hoover · 1929
Political theory1 quote
In proportion as the antagonism between classes within the nation vanishes, the hostility of one nation to another will come to an end. — Karl Marx · 1848
War1 quote
When we, the Workers, all demand: "What are we fighting for?"… Then, then we'll end that stupid crime, that Devil's madness-War. — Robert W. Service · 1921