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If any foreign minister begins to defend to the death a peace conference, you can be sure his government has already pla
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"If any foreign minister begins to defend to the death a "peace conference," you can be sure his government has already placed its orders for new battleships and airplanes"

- Joseph Stalin

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This quote by Joseph Stalin is an alerting to the global community that a nation's words and actions might not constantly be in positioning. He is suggesting that if a foreign minister is overly enthusiastic about a peace conference, it might be an indication that their government is actually getting ready for war. This could be in the type of buying brand-new battleships and airplanes, which are weapons of war. Stalin is suggesting that a country's words ought to not be taken at face value, and that it is necessary to take a look at their actions also. This quote functions as a pointer that peace is not always what it seems, and that it is important to be familiar with the potential for conflict.

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Joseph Stalin This quote is written / told by Joseph Stalin between December 21, 1879 and March 5, 1953. He was a famous Leader from Russia. The author also have 25 other quotes.

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