John Randolph Quote - Liberty Quotes Blog

"The surest way to prevent war is not to fear it."

by:	John Randolph (1773-1833) known as John Randolph of Roanoke, a planter, Congressman from Virginia, Senator, and also Minister to Russia
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Categories:	Courage, Fear, Peace, War
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The surest way to prevent obesity is to not fear it? Or... maybe just obstain from eating, maybe? Maybe some exercise?Sure, I guess... -- Logan, Memphis, TN 1
'Wars' between countries, classes, and creeds have always been based on fear. Look at the non-stop barrage of fear-mongering in the press today -- it all helps to serve those that benefit most from war and a police state. We can only be the land of the free if we are the home of the brave. Courage is most necessary for peace. -- E Archer, NYC
If we had a healthy fear for war we might actually refrain from its use until circumstances warranted it. -- EGL, LA 1
Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you and keep your powder dry, is a better way to prevent war. -- Mike, Norwalk 1
-- Anonymous, Reston, VA US
I prefer "The surest way to prevent war is to speak softly and carry a big stick." -- Joe, Rochester, MI 1
I think he meant that if we don't fear war, it will allow us to have a higher expectation of peace, brotherhood, and some serenity to go along with it. -- D Randolph F, DuncanBC 1