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It makes the mere trick of the weapon superior to the noblest cause and the truest courage.
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Adlai Stevenson
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gutenberg.orgAdlai Stevenson: “It makes the mere trick of the weapon superior to the noblest cause and the truest courage.”
Editor's note · Context
This quote points out the absurdity of valuing skill with a weapon over noble causes and true bravery.
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