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Magnanimity
Reader comment on item: The Way to Peace
Submitted by Paul Rothberg (United States), Dec 19, 2016 at 14:43
Winston Churchill said, "In War: Resolution. In Defeat: Defiance. In Victory: Magnanimity. In Peace: Goodwill."
Oslo wasn't wrong, just out of order. The magnanimity only comes after the victory.
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Daniel Pipes replies:
You have, in a few words, elegantly summarized my article.
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