Antiwar Quotes · Page 14

This I hope will be the age of experiments in government, and that their basis will be founded in principles of honesty,…

— Thomas Jefferson

To judge from the history of mankind, we shall be compelled to conclude, that the fiery and destructive passions of war, reign…

— Alexander Hamilton

Victory means exit strategy, and it's important for the president to explain to us what the exit strategy is.

— George W. Bush

“I always thought everyone was against war until I found out there are those who are all for it, especially those who…

— Erich Maria Remarque

No great dependence is to be placed on the eagerness of young soldiers for action...fighting is agreeable to those who are strangers…

— Publius Flavius Vegetius Renatus

Wars do not end wars any more than an extraordinarily large conflagration does away with the fire hazard.

— Henry Ford

Conflict is inevitable but combat is optional.

— Max Lucado

Society has arisen out of the works of peace; the essence of society is peacemaking. Peace and not war is the father…

— Ludwig von Mises

“I am sorry for those who have never had the experience of seeing the victory of a national liberation movement, and I…

— Christopher Hitchens

The cry has been that when war is declared, all opposition should be hushed. A sentiment more unworthy of a free country…

— William Ellery Channing

We have one of our priests in prison right now for his antiwar actions, and three of us in the community are…

— Daniel Berrigan

Every nation has its war party. It is not the party of democracy. It is the party of autocracy. It seeks to…

— Robert M. La Follette, Sr

[War] can no longer be of concern to great powers alone.

— John F. Kennedy

We kill because we are afraid of our own shadow, afraid that if we used a little common sense we'd have to…

— Henry Miller

All governments suffer a recurring problem: Power attracts pathological personalities.

— Frank Herbert

Governments constantly choose between telling lies and fighting wars, with the end result always being the same. One will always lead to…

— Thomas Jefferson

The common excuse for those bringing misfortune on others is that they desire their good.

— Luc de Clapiers

We know that dictators are quick to choose aggression, while free nations strive to resolve differences in peace.

— George W. Bush

There is no telling how many wars it will take to secure freedom in the homeland.

— George W. Bush

War is the greatest plague that can afflict mankind... Any scourge is preferable to it.

— Martin Luther King, Jr

I mean, that's more children than died in Hiroshima - and you know, is the price worth it?

— Lesley Stahl

The world should take notice when someone...with a fanatic mind and with powerful means, receives his marching orders from Heaven.

— Rodrigue Tremblay

War is the most striking instance of the failure of intelligence to master the problem of human relationships.

— Harry Elmer Barnes

Even the most piddling life is of momentous consequence to its owner.

— James Wolcott

How many does it take to metamorphose wickedness into righteousness? One man must not kill. If he does, it is murder.... But…

— Adin Ballou