To establish any mode to abolish war, Posted on January 19, 2014January 19, 2009 by admin “To establish any mode to abolish war, however advantageous it might be to Nations, would be to take from such Government the most lucrative of its branches.” — Thomas Paine Author: Thomas Paine Category: war Tags: war, Thomas Paine Spread the love Related posts: He who is the author of a War involves in its progress such a Those who are at war with others Capitalism is war; socialism is peace.