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The slightest acquaintance with history shows that powerful republics are the most warlike and unscrupulous of nations
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"The slightest acquaintance with history shows that powerful republics are the most warlike and unscrupulous of nations"

- Ambrose Bierce

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This quote by Ambrose Bierce recommends that powerful republics are more likely to participate in war and act without ethical restraint than other countries. Bierce is indicating that the power of a republic can result in a sense of entitlement and a neglect for the repercussions of their actions. He is recommending that the more powerful a republic is, the more likely it is to act without regard for the repercussions of its actions. This could be due to a lack of responsibility or a sensation of supremacy over other nations. Bierce is alerting that effective republics should be aware of their potential to act without moral restraint and ought to be held accountable for their actions. He is suggesting that powerful republics should understand their possible to trigger damage and needs to be held to a greater standard of morality.

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Ambrose Bierce This quote is written / told by Ambrose Bierce between June 24, 1842 and December 26, 1914. He was a famous Journalist from USA. The author also have 124 other quotes.

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