War is the failure of wisdom to take root. - Claudius

"War is the failure of wisdom to take root."

Claudius War

Emperor Ancient Rome 10–54

More from Claudius

"I am not ashamed of my intellect, but I shall never boast of it."

"Let all be done decently and in order."

"I wish the Gods to be in all things."

"Moderation in all things is the key to virtue."

"Some battles are worth fighting."

"Sometimes you have to become the monster to stop the monsters."

"Skynet sent me back through time to kill you."

"War teaches us the value of peace."