War Quotes

Those who fought, those who protested, and those who survived reflect on humanity's darkest impulse.

10745 quotes

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"War is the worst teacher, but it teaches fast."
Corporal Dwayne Hicks
C
"I'd rather face aliens than politicians. At least aliens are honest."
Corporal Dwayne Hicks
A
"War solves nothing—it just creates new problems."
Axel Foley
A
"War is simply commerce by another means."
Auric Goldfinger
A
"War is the ultimate expression of human potential."
Auric Goldfinger
N
"War leaves scars on everyone it touches."
Newt
H
"War teaches you who you truly are."
Hans Gruber
H
"War reveals the true character of men."
Hans Gruber
J
"I prefer my enemies where I can see them."
James Bond
J
"War is simply politics by other means."
James Bond
J
"In war, the first casualty is always truth."
James Bond
T
"War is my natural state. I thrive in conflict."
The Alien Queen
T
"War is not something I wage—it is something I am."
The Alien Queen
D
"Your wars are amateur productions compared to what I orchestrate."
Dr. No
C
"War teaches you what peace really means."
Corporal Dwayne Hicks
J
"War is never clean."
John McClane
J
"War leaves scars that never fully heal."
John McClane
A
"War is the failure of human connection."
Axel Foley
J
"War is what I prevent, not promote."
James Bond
H
"War is not won by the loudest voice, but by the quickest mind."
Hans Gruber
T
"My throne is built upon the bones of my enemies."
The Alien Queen
T
"War is my native language, my only conversation."
The Alien Queen
T
"War is the only philosophy I require."
The Alien Queen
C
"War changes a man. It strips away everything that isn't true."
Corporal Dwayne Hicks
A
"War creates heroes and destroys innocents."
Axel Foley
J
"War teaches harsh lessons about human nature."
John McClane
H
"War is not the answer—it is merely the final argument."
Hans Gruber
H
"War reveals the true character of men."
Hans Gruber
Q
"War and the sea, they're not so different. Both demand respect."
Quint
Q
"War shows you what people are really made of."
Quint