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War Quotes by Alexander Pope
- The scripture in times of disputes is like an open town in times of war, which serves in differently the occasions of both parties.
- O peace! how many wars were waged in thy name.
- Our business in the field of fight, Is not to question, but to prove our might.
- Chiefs who no more in bloody fights engage, But wise through time, and narrative with age, In summer-days like grasshoppers rejoice - A bloodless race,…
- Oh, when shall Britain, conscious of her claim, Stand emulous of Greek and Roman fame? In living medals see her wars enroll'd, And vanquished realms…
- To err is human; to forgive, divine.
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