"Materialism is our great enemy. It is the chief "ism" we have to combat and conquer. It is the mother of all the "isms". Without the conquest of materialism, our nations will decay from within while we prepare to defend ourselves against attacks from without."

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“Suppose everybody cared enough, everybody shared enough, wouldn't everybody have enough? There is enough in the world for everyone's needs but not enough for everyone's greed.”

“Divisions are the mark of our time. The truth is that our problem goes deeper than economics or politics. It is ideological. Divisive ideologies strive for the mastery of men's minds. Thousands follow their banners only because they see no convincing alternative. There is a good road humankind must find and follow. It is a God-constructed road. It is the great high road of demcracy's inspired idelology. It is valid for any nation. It is essential for world peace.”

“Peace in the world can only spring from peace in the hearts of men.”

“Everybody wants to see the other fellow changed. Every nation wants to see the other nation changed. But everybody is waiting for the other fellow to begin. The Oxford Group is convinced that if you want an answer for the world today, the best place is to start with yourself. This is the first and fundamental need.”

“Division is the work of human pride, hate, lust, fear, greed. Division is the trademark of materialism.”

“When men change, nations change.”

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