It is said that those whom the gods wish to destroy they first make mad. It may well be that a war neurosis stirred up by propaganda of fear and hatred is the prelude to destruction. John Boyd Orr destroydestructionfear Change image and share on social
America means far more than a continent bounded by two oceans. It is more than pride of military power, glory in war, or in victory. It means more than vast expanse of farms, of great factories or mines, magnificent cities, or millions of automobiles and radios. Herbert Hoover americaautomobilebound share on social
A nation's ability to fight a modern war is as good as its technological ability. Frank Whittle abilityfightgood Change image and share on social
I have many times asked myself whether there can be more potent advocates of peace upon earth through the years to come than this massed multitude of silent witnesses to the desolation of war. King George V advocateaskdesolation Change image and share on social
There is nothing glamorous or romantic about war. It's mostly about random pointless death and misery. Jon Krakauer deathglamorousmisery Change image and share on social
When people say 'Lysistrata' has always been seen as an anti-war play, what's interesting is to not make it an anti-war play, because I actually think there are important times to go to war in this world. That's just the reality. But what's interesting is the not caring. Douglas Carter Beane anticareimportant share on social
We shouldn't have politicians micromanaging this war because it is complex and unconventional. Bill Shuster complexmicromanagingpolitician Change image and share on social
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
I was four years old when Pearl Harbor was bombed on December 7, 1941 by Japan, and overnight, the world was plunged into a world war. America suddenly was swept up by hysteria. George Takei americabombdecember Change image and share on social
My mother learned that she was carrying me at about the same time the Second World War was declared; with the family talent for magic realism, she once told me she had been to the doctor's on the very day. Angela Carter carrydaydeclare share on social
