Pacifism as a rule of personal conduct is fine, but as a bas... - William Sloane Coffin

"Pacifism as a rule of personal conduct is fine, but as a basis of national policy it's suicidal."

William Sloane Coffin War

Presbyterian Minister American 1924–2006

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"Dream the impossible dream and the world will not grind you under, it will lift you up."

"Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend."

"The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate."

"Faith is not belief without proof, but trust without reservation."

"Some battles are worth fighting."

"Sometimes you have to become the monster to stop the monsters."

"Skynet sent me back through time to kill you."

"War teaches us the value of peace."