“Politicians, like generals, have a tendency to fight the last war.”
— John Bolton
Author: John Bolton
Category: war
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When the tyrant has disposed of foreign
“When the tyrant has disposed of foreign enemies by conquest or treaty, and there is nothing more to fear from them, then he is always stirring up some war or other, in order that the people may require a leader.”
— Plato
Author: Plato
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War should be the politics of last
“War should be the politics of last resort. And when we go to war, we should have a purpose that our people understand and support.”
— Colin Powell
Author: Colin Powell
Category: war
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There is nothing so subject to the
“There is nothing so subject to the inconstancy of fortune as war.”
— Miguel de Cervantes
Author: Miguel de Cervantes
Category: war
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Thus it is that in war the
“Thus it is that in war the victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory has been won, whereas he who is destined to defeat first fights and afterwards looks for victory.”
— Sun Tzu
Author: Sun Tzu
Category: war
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I am never going to have anything
“I am never going to have anything more to do with politics or politicians. When this war is over I shall confine myself entirely to writing and painting.”
— Winston Churchill
Author: Winston Churchill
Category: war
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You know, the period of World War
“You know, the period of World War I and the Roaring Twenties were really just about the same as today. You worked, and you made a living if you could, and you tired to make the best of things. For an actor or a dancer, it was no different then than today. It was a struggle.”
— James Cagney
Author: James Cagney
Category: war
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I saw that the war could not
“I saw that the war could not be prevented. The time had passed.”
— Chief Joseph
Author: Chief Joseph
Category: war
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Guerrilla wars, and even more so terrorist
“Guerrilla wars, and even more so terrorist assaults, are conducted only by forces with insufficient strength to carry out a real war.”
— Conrad Black
Author: Conrad Black
Category: war
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To walk through the ruined cities of
“To walk through the ruined cities of Germany is to feel an actual doubt about the continuity of civilization.”
— George Orwell
Author: George Orwell
Category: war
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The sinews of war are infinite money.
“The sinews of war are infinite money.”
— Marcus Tullius Cicero
Author: Marcus Tullius Cicero
Category: war
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