Quote by Thomas Paine

To establish any mode to abolish war, however advantageous it might be to Nations, would be to take from such Government the most lucrative of its branches.

To establish any mode to abolish war, however advantageous i

Summary

This quote suggests that governments have a vested interest in war because it is financially lucrative for them. To find a way to eliminate war would mean depriving those in power of a significant source of income. It implies that governments prioritize their financial gains over the potential benefits that peace could bring to nations.

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By Thomas Paine

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