Word: militarist
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Dates: during 1913-1913
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...irrationality of war must be obvious even to the militarist. Its decisions are inherently unjust or only occasionally and accidentally just. Might, despite the proverb, is not right. The traditional slogan, "In time of peace prepare for war" is a relic of mediaeval days of incessant warfare, and has no meaning today. There is no surer way to make other nations distrust us than to distrust them. Let us trust and be trusted...