Word: conquere
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...Russia, having failed to conquer the world by propaganda, now seeks to achieve the goal of a world-wide Bolshevik state through a program of economic ruin. . . . Moscow has embarked on a program that means the enslavement of every Russian man and woman. ... No American industry could compete against such a menace. . . . We are facing what amounts to a declaration...
...with his mother against her; the old woman is delighted. One night after a miscarriage his wife dies alone, and Fernand changes sides again. But when, years later, his old mother finally allows Death to take her from him, the ingrained memories of his long life with her gradually conquer the misty recollections of his wife. When Fernand himself has become horribly old, his mother has quite regained him: they are almost indistinguishable...
...Secretary of the Interior Wilbur approved a construction order which was telegraphed to Las Vegas, Nev., where Walker R. Young, resident U. S. engineer, received it. Said Secretary Wilbur: "With dollars, men and engineering brains we will build a great natural resource . . . make new geography . . . start a new era ... conquer the Great American Desert. To bring about this transformation requires a dam higher than any the engineer has hitherto conceived or attempted to build." Secretary Wilbur warned against a great rush of workmen to the barren dam site where their services are not yet needed...
...Dear friend," wrote Saint to Viceroy, "I know the dangers attendant upon the method adopted by me, but my country is not likely to mistake my meaning. I say what I mean and think. The only way to conquer violence is through non violence, pure and undefiled. "If, in spite of repeated warnings, the people resort to violence, I must disown responsibility and you may condemn civil disobedience as much as you like. Will you prefer a violent revolt? "History will pronounce the verdict that the British Government, not bearing because not understanding, goaded human nature to violence, which...
...Stout, novelist: "Art is man's attempt to conquer nature, either by improving upon her or by condemning...