Character Quote by Karl Brandt Download Open image “Ethical obligation has to subordinate itself to the totalitarian nature of war.” — Karl Brandt ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.8 out of 5 (9 ratings) Copy quoteShare Character Ethical Inspirational Nature Obligation Responsibility Subordinates War
Nothing short of self-respect and that justice which is essential to a national character ought to involve us in war. — George Washington Copy Share Image
An obligation is something which constrains or induces us to act. — Francis Jeffrey, Lord Jeffrey Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
Every thoughtful, well-meaning and conscientious human being should assume in time of peace, the solemn and unconditional obligation not to participate in any war,… — Albert Einstein Copy Share Image
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“War merely gives people an excuse to indulge themselves further, to murder with impunity.” — John Connolly Copy Share Image
All duties are matters of conscience, with this restriction that a superior obligation suspends the force of an inferior one. — Roger L'Estrange Copy Share Image
The whole essence of humanitarian work and the Geneva Convention is that neutral, impartial organisations can operate during war. — Peter Maurer Copy Share Image
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Social responsibility above the level of family, or at most of tribe, requires imagination-- devotion, loyalty, all the higher virtues -- which a man… — Robert A. Heinlein Copy Share Image
Reader, if you are gifted with nerves like mine, aspire to any character but that of a wit. — Charles Lamb Copy Share Image
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It can sometimes make people fold into themselves and kind of run away, but I think in this case these characters are being forced… — Emily Deschanel Copy Share Image
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In the fight between biology and morality, biology has commonly won in the end. — Semir Zeki Copy Share Image
Your looks don't make you pretty, it's the person inside who makes you pretty! — Aaron Chan Copy Share Image
I'm not a huge social media kind of guy, so I don't really know, I don't really ever get... at least in real life,… — Freddie Stroma Copy Share Image
If you stood me in a costume next to a computer graphic of the same-looking character, I think there would be a difference. And… — Warwick Davis Copy Share Image
