Regimes planted by bayonets do not take root.. Our military strength is a prerequisite to peace, but let it be clear we maintain this strength in the hope it will never be used, for the ultimate determinant in the struggle that's now going on in the world will not be bombs and rockets but a test of wills and ideas, a trial of spiritual resolve, the values we hold, the beliefs we cherish, the ideals to which we are dedicated. Ronald Reagan
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The power of words to change people is sometimes underestimated. During the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln was unable to convince the country of his cause. His speeches were met with derision and cynicism. However, he did not throw up his hands in defeat.

He kept speaking out until the war ended, even though it took longer than he would have liked. He inspired people around him because he kept talking about the need for unity and liberty. His words helped create a government that everyone would have supported. The war was not won by force alone, but by the strength of his words, which kept on being repeated until they found their way into the hearts of millions of people.

Source: The Quest For Peace, The Cause Of Freedom

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