Antiwar Quote by George Washington

Nothing short of self-respect and that justice which is essential to a national character ought to involve us in war; for sure I am,…

— George Washington

As the war was just in its origin and necessary and noble in its objects, we can reflect with a proud satisfaction that in…

— James Madison

A self-respecting nation is ready for anything, including war, except for a renunciation of its option to make war.

— Simone Weil

War is one of the nation's most honored virtues, and its militaristic values now bear down on almost every aspect of American life.

— Henry Giroux

Ethical obligation has to subordinate itself to the totalitarian nature of war.

— Karl Brandt

“Here is the truth: It matters, what you do at war. It matters more than you ever want to know. Because countries, like people,…

— Megan Stack

“Justice in our minds is strife. We cannot help but see war makes us as we are.”

— Heraclitus

It is the object only of war that makes it honorable.

— Thomas Paine

In this age when there can be no losers in peace and no victors in war; we must recognize the obligation to match national…

— Lyndon B. Johnson

In order to bring a nation to support the burdens of maintaining great military establishments, it is necessary to create an emotional state akin…

— John Foster Dulles

War is not courtesy but the most horrible thing in life; and we ought to understand that, and not play at war. We ought…

— Leo Tolstoy

We should understand the limitations of war. We should understand the sacrifices our young men and women go through losing lives and limbs. And…

— Rand Paul