 | John Church Hamilton - 1864 - 632 頁
...repel it ; if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity, it must be known that we are at all times ready for war." Among the measures of defence, besides an augmentation of the munitions of war — a new organization... | |
 | 1872 - 818 頁
...repel it. If we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity, it must be known that we are, at all times, ready for war." So Washington formulated the maxim in his fifth Annual Message to Congress, for experience and observation... | |
 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 1875 - 1736 頁
...repel it. If we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity, it must be known that we are at all times ready for war." ******** Until the entire nature of the human race has become changed, it will be necessary to provide... | |
 | Henry Cabot Lodge - 1877 - 646 頁
...weakness. If we desire peace, — one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity, — it must be known that we are at all times ready for war." As long as the United States adhered to this truly national policy, our dignity, neutrality, and self-respect... | |
 | Benson John Lossing - 1877 - 660 頁
...to repel it ; if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our prosperity, it must be known that we are at all times ready for war." Acting upon this hint Congress passed an act in the spring of 1794, authorizing the creation of a small... | |
 | John Church Hamilton - 1879 - 978 頁
...reputation of weakness. If we desire peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity, it must be known, that we are at all times ready for war." Their efforts, at this time, to impart firmness to the counsels of the Administration were prompted... | |
 | Benson John Lossing - 1881 - 830 頁
...to repel it; if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our prosperity, it must be known that we are at all times ready for war." Acting upon this hint, Congress, in the spring of 179-1, appropriated (March 11) about $700,000 for... | |
 | Washington Irving - 1882 - 536 頁
...repel it ; if we desire to secure peace — oiie of the most powerful instruments of our prosperity — it must be known that we are, at all times, ready for war." In the spirit of these remarks, he urged measures to increase the amount of arms and ammunition in the... | |
 | Reunion Society of Vermont Officers - 1906 - 412 頁
...able to repel it. If we desire peace, one of the most powerful instruments in our rising prosperity, it must be known that we are at all times ready for war." This would seem ridiculous did we not know that our unreadiness may be the prelude to a national tragedy.... | |
 | George Washington - 1891 - 550 頁
...repel it ; if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity, it must be known, that we are at all times ready for war. The documents, which will be presented to you, will show the amount and kinds of arms and military... | |
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There is a rank due to the United States among nations, which will be withheld, if not absolutely lost, by the reputation of weakness. If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it ; if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments... 
