When we are sick, we want an uncommon doctor; when we have a construction job to do, we want an uncommon engineer, and when we are at war, we want an uncommon general. It is only when we get into politics that we are satisfied with the common man. Herbert Hoover commonconstructiondoctor share on social
Through my years of working on war and peace in Africa, I have learned that there are solutions to some of the greatest human rights challenges, and we all can be a part of those solutions. John Prendergast africachallengegreat Change image and share on social
Either a war has to be fought, or it doesn't. Monica Crowley fightwar Change image and share on social
The war was the end of an era, in art as well. And we were trying to create a new philosophy. Douglas Sirk artcreateend Change image and share on social
What Stieg Larsson was up to - it was the Swedish guilt over World War II. All of our neighbors had the most terrible experiences with the bad forces, but Sweden didn't. I think we use the thrillers in a different way. We never write a thriller like 'Who is the murderer?' The big question in most of our thrillers is... 'Why?' Michael Nyqvist badbigexperience share on social
I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality... I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word. acceptbindbright share on social
World War II was a historical event, but also a movie genre, and 'Fury' occasionally prints the legend. The rest of it is plenty grim and grisly. Audience members may feel like prisoners of war forced to watch a training-torture film. Richard Corliss audienceeventfeel share on social
I know I will be severely criticized by the interventionists in America when I say we should not enter a war unless we have a reasonable chance of winning. Charles Lindbergh americachancecriticize Change image and share on social
No military timetable should compel war when a successful outcome, namely a disarmed Iraq may be feasible without war, for example by allowing more time to the UN inspectors. Douglas Hurd allowcompeldisarm Change image and share on social
Well, I think everybody is frustrated by the finances of the U.N. and the inability to solve problems of war and peace. George H. W. Bush financefrustrateinability Change image and share on social