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The belief in the possibility of a short decisive war appears to be one of the most ancient and dangerous of human illusions.
Robert Wilson Lynd
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The belief in the possibility of a short decisive war appears to be one of the most ancient and dangerous of human illusions. — Robert Wilson Lynd

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Robert Wilson Lynd was a Writer from United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1879–1949).

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This quote is attributed to Robert Wilson Lynd, a Writer from United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
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Robert Wilson Lynd lived from 1879 – 1949.
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