War Quotes
Those who fought, those who protested, and those who survived reflect on humanity's darkest impulse.
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"The true cost of war is measured in generations, not battles."Albert Kesselring
"In warfare, the element of surprise is worth a thousand soldiers."Albert Kesselring
"The true cost of war is not measured in territory, but in humanity lost."Tomoyuki Yamashita
"In conflict, the first casualty is always truth."Tomoyuki Yamashita
"A true warrior fights not to kill, but to protect."William Halsey
"In the fog of war, clarity of purpose becomes the compass."Hasso von Manstein
"The best defense is often a well-executed offense."Hasso von Manstein
"The art of war requires understanding both human nature and geography."Hideki Tojo
"I have committed my life to the cause of peace, and I believe that war is a poor substitute for diplomacy."Douglas MacArthur
"In warfare, the element of surprise is often more valuable than superior numbers."Albert Kesselring
"War is a failure of leadership and wisdom."Chiang Kai-shek
"The object of war is not to die for your country, but to make the other bastard die for his."Chester Nimitz
"I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with terrible resolve."Chester Nimitz
"Wars are not won by destroying the enemy's cities; they are won by destroying his will to fight."Chester Nimitz
"The only thing worse than a battle lost is a battle won."Chester Nimitz
"Timing in war is everything; the right action at the wrong moment is disaster."Chester Nimitz
"The true cost of war is measured in the lives never lived."Tomoyuki Yamashita
"To understand defeat is to prepare for victory."Tomoyuki Yamashita
"The most dangerous enemy is the one we underestimate."Tomoyuki Yamashita
"War reveals both the best and worst of humanity."Hideki Tojo
"War is the failure of all other methods."Hideki Tojo
"In war, hesitation is often more costly than aggression."William Halsey
"In war, there is no substitute for victory."Douglas MacArthur
"One cannot wage war under present conditions without wiping out entire populations."Douglas MacArthur
"It is fatal to enter any war without the will to win it."Douglas MacArthur
"An army marches on its stomach, but it fights with its spirit."Douglas MacArthur
"Modern war is so expensive that we cannot afford its destructive power."Douglas MacArthur
"War's very object is victory, not prolonged indecision."Douglas MacArthur
"The warrior's path is not about winning battles, but understanding the cost of victory."Tomoyuki Yamashita
"The strength of an army lies in the conviction of its soldiers."Tomoyuki Yamashita