Quote by James A. Garfield

Ideas are the great warriors of the world, and a war that has no idea behind it, is simply a brutality.

Ideas are the great warriors of the world, and a war that ha

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This quote suggests that ideas are crucial and powerful forces that shape the world. It emphasizes that when a war lacks a valid or meaningful idea behind it, it devolves into sheer brutality. Here, the quote highlights the importance of having a thoughtful and justifiable cause for any conflict, as it distinguishes between purposeful actions and mindless violence.

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