Accepting Quote by Norman Thomas

“The very existence of armaments and great armies psychologically accustoms us to accept the philosophy of militarism. They inevitably increase fear and hate in the world.” quote by Norman Thomas — Download Open image

“The very existence of armaments and great armies psychologically accustoms us to accept the philosophy of militarism. They inevitably increase fear and hate in the world.”

Norman Thomas

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