Quotes about War

The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive the Veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation.

War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength.

The best stories don't come from 'good vs. bad' but 'good vs. good.'

In wartime, truth is so precious that she should always be attended by a bodyguard of lies.

All oppression creates a state of war. And this is no exception.

The drum of war is never still.

Sometime they'll give a war and nobody will come.

The strongest of all warriors are these two — Time and Patience.

War is the father of all and king of all.

The greatest victory is that which requires no battle.

Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war.

One who speaks deferentially but increases his preparations will advance. One who speaks belligerently and advances hastily will retreat.

Standing on the defensive indicates insufficient strength; attacking, a superabundance of strength.

There is no greatness where there is not simplicity, goodness, and truth.

An ancient valor stands on our side; the gods are against our foes.

War makes heroes, villains, and monsters of us all.

War is the statesman's game, the priest's delight, the lawyer's jest, the hired assassin's trade.

And thus I clothe my naked villainy with odd old ends stolen forth of holy writ, and seem a saint, when most I play the devil.

Speed is the essence of war.

If everyone fought for their own convictions, there would be no war.

I tell you, we are here on Earth to fart around, and don't let anybody tell you different.

Unhappy souls, who perished in the war.

There is no instance of a nation benefitting from prolonged warfare.

Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.