Civilized Quote by James Madison

War is not merely justifiable, but imperative upon honorable men, upon an honorable nation, where peace can only be obtained by the sacrifice of…

— Theodore Roosevelt

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

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

We prefer war in all cases to tribute under any form and to any people whatever.

— Thomas Jefferson

If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it; if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful…

— George Washington

It must be thoroughly understood that war is a necessity, and that the more readily we accept it,the less will be the ardor of…

— Thucydides

Let war be so carried on that no other object may seem to be sought but the acquisition of peace. [Lat., Bellum autem ita…

— Marcus Tullius Cicero

We abhor the follies of war, and are not untried in its distresses and calamities. Unmeddling with the affairs of other nations, we had…

— Thomas Jefferson

“War seems to be ingrained in human nature, and even to be regarded as something noble to which man is inspired by his love…

— Immanuel Kant

War is not a polite recreation but the vilest thing in life, and we ought to understand that and not play at war.

— Leo Tolstoy

War should only be declared by the authority of the people, whose toils and treasures are to support its burdens, instead of the government…

— James Madison

When a nation becomes obsessed with the guns of war, it loses its social perspective… There is something about a war like this that…

— Martin Luther King, Jr