“He heard Abu audibly gulp. ‘I don’t know…’ The man couldn’t have been less versed in combat. Slater recognised that, and adjusted… — Matt Rogers Copy Share Image
There are so many books out about Abraham Lincoln out now because it's the bicentennial of his birth. I've known a lot… — Aaron Dessner Copy Share Image
The mind and heart is the field upon which war is waged within us. If we can stop that internal fear-based battle,… — Brenda Strong Copy Share Image
I preferred the weapons of dialectic to all the other teachings of philosophy, and armed with these, I chose the conflicts of… — Peter Abelard Copy Share Image
The existence of the soldier, next to capital punishment, is the most grievous vestige of barbarism which survives among men. — Alfred de Vigny Copy Share Image
There were three of us; Witkiewicz, Bruno Schulz, and myself--the three muskateers of the Polish avant-garde between the wars. Only Witkiewicz remains… — Witold Gombrowicz Copy Share Image
And sweet and far as from a star, replied a voice which shall not cease, till drowning all the noise of war,… — John Greenleaf Whittier Copy Share Image
Ideas that are at odds with the inherited collective wisdom of antiquity are always, on their face suspect. — Andrew Thomas Copy Share Image
“Just a month after the completion of the Declaration of Independence, at a time when he delegates might have been expected to… — Bill Bryson Copy Share Image
When I worked with General Electric, again this was soon after the Second World War, you know, I was keeping up with… — Kurt Vonnegut Copy Share Image
For us, terrorism remains the great evil of our time, and the war against this evil, our generation’s great cause … There… — Richard Perle Copy Share Image
When someone is giving you his opinion, you should receive it with deep gratitude even though it is worthless. If you don't,… — Yamamoto Tsunetomo Copy Share Image
If you will remember history correctly, even the Second World War was perpetrated by a stateless actor, by murdering the Prince Rudolf,… — Asif Ali Zardari Copy Share Image
Bottom line is, you're not going to win the war against terrorism without the help of Muslims... as well as Hindus and… — Andre Carson Copy Share Image
“A peaceful life doesn't mean one that has no conflict or struggle.just quietly being alone isn't a peaceful life. There are instances… — Ilchi Lee Copy Share Image
Brandon McCaw says when the Athenians and the Spartans found themselves as war witgh one another in 431 B.C.E., both sides believed… — Brandon McCaw Copy Share Image
Nothing is of greater importance in time of war than in knowing how to make the best use of a fair opportunity… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
“I'd never felt anything quite like it. For the first time in my life, everything was as it should be. Because the… — Brian K. Vaughan Copy Share Image
The truth must essentially be regarded as in conflict with this world; the world has never been so good, and will never… — Soren Kierkegaard Copy Share Image
One day History will pass judgment on each of the nations at war; she will weigh their measure of errors, lies, and… — Romain Rolland Copy Share Image
“For the achiever the battle with critics is a slow war of attrition. Let time do the dirty work for you.” — Bryant McGill Copy Share Image
The war is in the mountains,” he said. “For as long as I can remember, they have killed us in the cities… — Gabriel Garcia Marquez Copy Share Image
He shone all over. Only Magnus, Simon thought resignedly, would have access to sequined battle armor. — Cassandra Clare Copy Share Image
I think the nation's been challenged to make sure that everybody participates in winning the war on terrorism. — Saxby Chambliss Copy Share Image
“War created the conditions for great advances in technology...without war men would not traverse oceans in hours, travel in space, or microwave… — Adrian R Lewis Copy Share Image
A professional man of letters, especially if he is much at war with unscrupulous enenemies, is naturally jealous of his privacy... so… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Force, punishment, and violence are patriarchy's answer to conflicts and social problems. Patriarchy finds its ultimate expression in war. — Starhawk Copy Share Image
Having gathered all power to itself, [the State] has become the sole focus of all conflict, and it must construct totalitarian defences… — Anthony de Jasay Copy Share Image
Improvisation is about finding the best joke or the silliest way to get something across. Improvising conflict is always fun because you… — Ed Helms Copy Share Image
“Men marched away, Vimes. And men marched back. How glorious the battles would have been that they never had to fight!” — Terry Pratchett Copy Share Image
What was happening was the war on drugs. That was the primary culprit I could see that was getting in the way… — Eugene Jarecki Copy Share Image
This was a war that was based on lies. It was wrong for us to invade Iraq. It's wrong for us to… — Cindy Sheehan Copy Share Image
Then what explains war among states? Rousseau's answer is really that war occurs because there is nothing to prevent it. — Kenneth Waltz Copy Share Image
“Saigon in utter darkness this last night of the war. A gestating monster. Her letter to Linh had been simple: I love… — Tatjana Soli Copy Share Image
“There are perhaps many causes worth dying for, but to me, certainly, there are none worth killing for.” — Albert Dietrich Copy Share Image
“Wars; in the past and in the present, they were not a solution - A peaceful solution is the wisest solution in… — Sir Kristian Goldmund Aumann Copy Share Image
Why spend 18 hours watching someone else's war, when you know how it comes out? We win, and then have to buy… — Orson Welles Copy Share Image
As modern society is formed against the backdrop of a permanent war zone, a carceral state and hyper-militarism, the social stature of… — Henry Giroux Copy Share Image
In very deed, pestilence, and famine, and wars, and earthquakes have to be regarded as a remedy for nations, as the means… — Tertullian Copy Share Image
The picture of the free market is necessarily one of harmony and mutual benefit; the picture of State intervention is one of… — Murray Rothbard Copy Share Image