Loyalty means nothing unless it has at its heart the absolute principle of self-sacrifice.
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There must be, not a balance of power, but a community of power; not organized rivalries, but an organized peace.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the need for cooperation and unity rather than competition in power dynamics.
Woodrow Wilson's quote suggests that true strength lies not in the competition for power among nations or groups, but in fostering a collaborative environment where power is shared for the common good. It highlights the importance of establishing peaceful relationships and mutual respect over discord and rivalry, advocating for a collective approach to governance and international relations.
Themes
PowerCommunityPeaceUnityLeadership
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech at a peace conference, one could use this quote to emphasize the importance of collaboration among nations.
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The history of liberty is the history of limitations on the power of government, not the increase of it. When we resist, therefore, the concentration of power, we are resisting the processes of death, because concentration of power is what always precedes the destruction of human liberties.
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Once lead this people into war, and they'll forget there ever was such a thing as tolerance. To fight, you must be brutal and ruthless, and the spirit of ruthless brutality will enter into the very fiber of our national life, infecting Congress, the courts, the policeman on the beat, the man in the street.
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