Never has America lost a war .. But name, if you can, the last peace the United States won. Victory yes, but this country has never made a successful peace because peace requires exchanging ideas, concepts, thoughts, and recognizing the fact that two distinct systems of life can exist together without conflict. Consider how quickly America seems to be facing its allies of one war as new enemies. . Vine Deloria Jr.
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This quote is a powerful reminder of the power of the mind. Our ability to control our thoughts and responses to situations can make or break us. At one point in our history, we were able to conquer our enemies through the use of technology and superior firepower. Now it seems like we cannot even get along with other countries without resorting to war.

Source: Custer Died For Your Sins: An Indian Manifesto

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