A boxer steps into the ring, using punches to turn personal hurt into focused energy. The quotes discuss how some see aggression as a natural instinct in men, while others argue that society often celebrates violence in places like subways or sports. They also note that nationalism can hide militarism behind the idea of pride.
![“We stopped the fighting [in 1991] on an agreement that Iraq would take steps to assure the world that it would not engage in further aggression and that it would destroy its weapons of mass destruction. It has refused to take those steps. That refusal constitutes a breach of the armistice which…” quote by Harry Reid](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/cf2/harry-reid-7718_aggression_we-stopped-the-fighting-in-1991-on-an-ag_2780624.jpg)
![“Now they [the Powers] have started the aggression, and the extinction of our nation is imminent. If we just fold our arms and yield to them, I would have no face to see our ancestors after death. If we must perish, why not fight to the death?” quote by Empress Dowager Cixi](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/947/empress-dowager-cixi-68177_after-death_now-they-the-powers-have-started-the-agg_53275.jpg)
![“That Iran is willing to threaten Israel is wrong[. . . .] We pose no threat and if we are conducting nuclear research and development we are no threat to Israel. We have no intention of aggression against any country. [. . .] Today we announce to you that the political will of Iran is aimed at the…” quote by Ali Larijani](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/950/ali-larijani-43643_aggression_that-iran-is-willing-to-threaten-israel_180075.jpg)
