Top 2 Augustus Peabody Gardner Quotes

American politician from Massachusetts (1865-1918)

Augustus Peabody Gardner (November 5, 1865 – January 14, 1918) was an American military officer and Republican Party politician from Massachusetts. He represented the North Shore region in the Massachusetts Senate and United States House of Representatives in the early 20th century.

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Alternative Names: Augustus P. Gardner • A. P. Gardner • Augustus Gardner

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So long as there is an armed autocracy in the world there must be armed democracies to keep it in check.

After all, men and nations, when a principle is involved, seldom count the cost unless they are 'too proud to fight.' How fortunate for civilization that Belgium was not 'too proud to fight.'