Every war results from the struggle for markets and spheres of influence, and every war is sold to the public by professional liars and totally sincere religious maniacs, as a Holy Crusade to save God and Goodness from Satan and Evil. Robert Anton Wilson crusadeevilgod share on social
The idea that information can be stored in a changing world without an overwhelming depreciation of its value is false. It is scarcely less false than the more plausible claim that after a war we may take our existing weapons, fill their barrels with information. Norbert Wiener barrelchangeclaim share on social
We should seek by all means in our power to avoid war, by analysing possible causes, by trying to remove them, by discussion in a spirit of collaboration and good will. Neville Chamberlain analyseavoidcollaboration Change image and share on social
Conventional wisdom tells us we'll only be happier after a divorce if the marriage itself was a war zone. Ariel Gore conventionaldivorcehappy Change image and share on social
War, we are told, shapes character; it resolves the major questions of international politics, consolidates nations, and indeed, constitutes the principal factor in the progress of civilization through its successive stages. Elie Ducommun charactercivilizationconsolidate share on social
Love has its place, as does hate. Peace has its place, as does war. Mercy has its place, as do cruelty and revenge. Meir Kahane crueltyhatelove Change image and share on social
It is not to be disguised, that a war has broken out between the North and the South. - Political and commercial men are industriously striving to restore peace: but the peace, which they would effect, is superficial, false, and temporary. Gerrit Smith breakcommercialdisguise share on social
War alone brings up to their highest tension all human energies and imposes the stamp of nobility upon the peoples who have the courage to make it. Benito Mussolini bringcourageenergy Change image and share on social
The world today is so full of violence, obscenity, war, the failure of political systems. I try to make movies that make people a bit more confident. But that doesn't mean being sugary. Rouben Mamoulian biteconfidentfailure Change image and share on social
Yes; quaint and curious war is! You shoot a fellow down you'd treat if met where any bar is, or help to half-a-crown. Thomas Hardy barcrowncurious Change image and share on social
