War Quotes
Those who fought, those who protested, and those who survived reflect on humanity's darkest impulse.
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"In war, the only law is victory."Leonidas I
"Our enemies will find no mercy, only the edge of our swords."Leonidas I
"In war, the greatest victory is making your enemy surrender his will to fight."Alcibiades
"War is the ultimate test of a man's commitment to his principles."Alcibiades
"The numbers of the enemy matter less than their fear of you."Leonidas I
"War is the refuge of those who have failed at peace."Isocrates
"The greatest battles are not fought with spears, but with ideas and persuasion."Alcibiades
"Even if you do not wish to fight, your enemy may wish to fight you."Demosthenes
"The art of war is the art of knowing when not to fight."Themistocles
"War teaches us the value of peace."Themistocles
"In the crucible of war, men reveal their true character."Leonidas I
"War teaches harsh lessons that peace cannot."Leonidas I
"To understand your enemy is to have already won half the battle."Philip II
"War is a terrible teacher, but it teaches thoroughly."Philip II
"War is the failure of all other forms of persuasion and reason."Isocrates
"All warfare is based on deception."Demosthenes
"Delay in war is often a victory in itself."Themistocles
"The art of war is the art of deception and truth."Themistocles
"War should be waged only when it is necessary and just."Pericles
"In war, the first casualty is always the truth."Philip II
"War is the continuation of politics by other means."Demosthenes
"War is often born from ignorance."Eratosthenes
"War is the failure of diplomacy, and peace is its greatest triumph."Isocrates
"War is a failure of diplomacy and wisdom."Pericles
"We fight not with hatred in our hearts, but with purpose."Leonidas I
"War between reason and superstition is eternal; reason must prevail."Aristarchus
"War reveals truth about ourselves and our values."Aristarchus
"War reveals both the worst and sometimes the best in human nature."Isocrates
"War teaches us the true cost of conflict and the value of peace."Isocrates
"To die for one's country is the highest honor."Pericles