Benjamin Constant, Esprit de Conquête. Preface. (1813).
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The flames of Moscow were the aurora of the liberty of the world.
— Benjamin Constant on War
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Source: Wikiquote: "War" (C: [[File:American bases worldwide.svg|thumb|War in fact is becoming contemptible, and ought to be put down by the great nations of Europe, just as we put down a vulgar mob.
~ Mortimer Collins]])
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About Benjamin Constant
Henri-Benjamin Constant de Rebecque (October 25, 1767 – December 8, 1830) was a Swiss-born thinker, writer and French politician.
About Benjamin Constant
Henri-Benjamin Constant de Rebecque (October 25, 1767 – December 8, 1830) was a Swiss-born thinker, writer and French politician.
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