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“ut sapiens”
In pace, ut sapiens, aptarit idonea bello.
In peace, like a wise man, he appropriately prepares for war.
This advice came from Horace in his Satires, used by modern advocates of a strong war machine as the best strategy for centuries and has yet to produce a lasting peace.
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belli-, bell-
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Latin Proverbs, Mottoes, Phrases, and Words: Group I
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