One strength of the communist system of the East is that it has some of the character of a religion and inspires the emotions of a religion. Unless the concept of peace based on law gathers behind it the force and zeal of a religion, it can hardly hope to succeed.

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This quote suggests that one of the advantages of the communist system in the East is its ability to evoke religious-like emotions and fervor. It implies that for the concept of peace based on law to thrive, it needs to be supported by a religious-like devotion and enthusiasm. The quote implies that without this religious-like zeal, the idea of peace based on law is unlikely to be successful.

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