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The flames of war, once kindled, often spread far and wide, and the mischief is infinite.
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gutenberg.orgBenjamin Franklin: “The flames of war, once kindled, often spread far and wide, and the mischief is infinite.”
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Franklin reflects on the far-reaching consequences of war and its potential to cause widespread harm.
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