On the recordJanuary 1, 1791
The frivolous matters upon which war is made, show the disposition and avidity of Governments to uphold the system of war, and betray the motives upon which they act.
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Thomas Paine
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Editor's note · Context
In "Rights of Man," this criticizes governments for initiating wars over trivial matters, revealing their self-serving interest in maintaining a system of conflict.
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