Quote by Elihu Root

The limitation upon this mode of promoting peace lies in the fact that it consists in an appeal to the civilized side of man, while war is the product of forces proceeding from man's original savage nature.

The limitation upon this mode of promoting peace lies in the

Summary

This quote suggests that promoting peace is limited because it appeals to the civilized aspects of human nature, while war arises from the primal, savage side of humanity. In other words, efforts to establish peace solely rely on appealing to humanity's better qualities, overlooking the underlying violent tendencies that can lead to conflict. This highlights the challenge of attaining lasting peace, as it requires addressing both the constructive and destructive facets of human nature.

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By Elihu Root

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