Quote by Arthur Henderson

We had four years of world war which the peoples endured only because they were told that their sufferings would free humanity forever from the scourge of war.

We had four years of world war which the peoples endured onl

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This quote implies that during a four-year period of war, the individuals involved were able to endure the hardships because they were promised that their sacrifices would ultimately bring an end to warfare for all of humanity. It suggests that the hope of achieving a lasting peace and ensuring a future free from the devastations of war was the driving force behind their enduring efforts.

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