Subject: Conflict » War (Page 3)

War has become a luxury that only small nations can afford.

(1906 – 1975) German-born American political theorist

My hope is that gays will be running the world, because then there would be no war… just a greater emphasis on military apparel.

(1952 – ) comedian, actress & writer

War without France would be like… World War II.

The only reason we're not in Iran now is because we're going alphabetically and George Bush can't spell.

(1965 – 2010) American stand-up comedian & television personality

Any ship can be a minesweeper… once.

Marriage is an adventure, like going to war.

(1874 – 1936) English author & mystery novelist

War does not determine who is right – only who is left.

(1856 – 1950) Irish playwright & socialist

You can build a throne with bayonets, but it’s difficult to sit on it.


In a war of ideas it is people who get killed.

(1909 – 1966) Polish poet, writer & aphorist

Diplomats tell lies to journalists, and they believe what they read.

(1874 – 1936) Austrian writer & journalist

I can’t listen to that much Wagner… I start getting the urge to conquer Poland.

(1935 – ) movie actor, director & comedian

I’m not worried about the Third World War… that’s the Third World’s problem.

(1972 – ) Anglo-Irish comedian, writer & actor

Never advise anyone to go to war or to marry.

Men are brave enough to go to war, but they are not brave enough to get a bikini wax.

(1953 – ) comedian, dancer & writer

I really wish ISIS would stop playing violent video games and listening to Marilyn Manson.

European comedian & actor

Claim victory and retreat.

People don’t start wars, governments do.

(1911 – 2004) 40th U.S. president & actor

If people were forced to eat what they killed, there would be no more wars.

(1936 – 1989) American social & political activist

God is usually on the side of the big squadrons against the small.

(1618 – 1693) French memoirist

The most dangerous thing in the combat zone is an officer with a map.

The best armor is to keep out of range.