Well, I've been reading a lot about the fifty years since the Second World War, about Western foreign policy and all that. I try not to let it get to me, but sometimes I just think that there's no hope. Thom Yorke fiftyforeignhave share on social
Organize, agitate, educate, must be our war cry. Susan B. Anthony agitatecryeducate Change image and share on social
When the war was in progress, England and France agreed wholeheartedly with the Fourteen Points. As soon as the war was won, England, France, and Italy tried to frustrate Wilson's program because it was in conflict with their imperialist policies. As a consequence, the Peace Treaty was one of the most unequal treaties ever negotiated in history. Sun Yat-sen agreeconflictconsequence 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
The idea of progress - the notion that human history is the history of human betterment - dominated the world view of the West between the Enlightenment and the First World War. Jill Lepore bettermentdominateenlightenment Change image and share on social
For a war correspondent to miss an invasion is like refusing a date with Lana Turner. Robert Capa correspondentdateinvasion Change image and share on social
Only the dead have seen the end of the war. George Santayana deadendwar Change image and share on social
In general, states do not count on pledges of 'no more war' from their neighbors. Israel's army never counted on it from Egypt, for example. Barton Gellman armycountegypt Change image and share on social
Well, we've faced very difficult decisions and challenges in our country, every one of us have, as we - since September 11th, as we fought the war on terror, all of those decisions that the President had to make to put young men and women in harm's way. Laura Bush 11thchallengecountry 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