Quote by Henry Knox

Something is wanting, and something must be done, or we shall be involved in all the horror of failure, and civil war without a prospect of its termination.

Something is wanting, and something must be done, or we shal

Summary

The quote emphasizes the urgent need for action in order to prevent dire consequences. It suggests that the current situation lacks something crucial, and unless addressed, it will result in failure and an unending cycle of destructive conflict. The quote implies that decisive action is necessary to resolve the existing issues and prevent the horrifying outcomes of failure and prolonged civil war.

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