Quote by Elihu Root

The mere assemblage of peace loving people to interchange convincing reasons for their common faith, mere exhortation and argument to the public in favor of peace in general fall short of the mark.

The mere assemblage of peace loving people to interchange co

Summary

This quote suggests that simply gathering a group of peaceful individuals who share the same beliefs and encouraging them to advocate for peace is not enough. Mere discussions and arguments about peace, without taking any concrete action, are not sufficient to achieve the desired outcome. The quote implies that it takes more than just words to make a meaningful impact and bring about peace in society.

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