George Herbert Quotes
One sword keeps another in the sheath.
Herbert, George. Jacula Prudentum. W. Du-gard, 1651.
Magh Bahul Ekadashi
While it is true that thus far in human history war has been the only way, that does not necessarily mean that that is the only way. The establishment of free trade used to be only accomplished by force or arms or fear of such, but in modern times, common markets and trading zones are being created for economic and domestic desires for economic development. Even most non democratic countries have wanted to create a larger market for its goods and services and have joined larger organizations irrespective of military defeat and its fear. See {553984} for perspective and hope relating to this quotation.
In this case, he was referring to the situation with the Barbary Pirates who had an incredible extortion racket going in the Mediterranean. If nations would pay them an annual sum each year, they would not attack and seize merchant ships of that country and sell the ships and goods while holding the sailors for ransom. Jefferson favored and authorized war—a naval attack which for many reasons the European nations had not done (they just paid the tribute). Then a peace treaty was finally signed—the first American Treaty.
George Herbert was a Welsh-born poet, orator, and priest of the Church of England. His poetry is associated with the writings of the metaphysical poets, and he is recognised as "one of the foremost British devotional lyricists." He was born into an artistic and wealthy family and largely raised in England. He received a good education that led to his admission to Trinity College, Cambridge, in 1609. He went there with the intention of becoming a priest, but he became the University's Public Orator and attracted the attention of King James I. He served in the Parliament of England in 1624 and briefly in 1625.
