You see all the other fellows were so active and earnest and all that sort of thing- always rampaging, and skirmishing, and scouring the desert sands, and pacing the margin of the sea, and chasing knights all over the place, and devouring damsels, and going on generally- whereas I liked to get my meals regular and then to prop my back against a bit of rock and snooze a bit, and wake up and think of things going on and how they kept going on just the same, you know!
Kenneth GrahameTag: war violence dragon nonviolence damsel-in-ditsress knight
Rostov kept thinking about that brilliant feat of his, which, to his surprise, had gained him the St. George Cross and even given him the reputation of a brave man - and there was something in it that he was unable to understand. "So they're even more afraid than we are!" he thought. "So that's all there is to so-called heroism? And did I really do it for the fatherland? And what harm had he done, with his dimple and his light blue eyes? But how frightened he was! He thought I'd kill him. Why should I kill him? My hand faltered. And they gave me the St. George Cross. I understand nothing, nothing!
Leo TolstoyThey fought the enemy, we fight fat living and self-pity. Shine, o shine, unfalsifying sun, on this sick scene.
Marianne MooreWere prayers of murderers, when fighting on the “right side” of the war, ever heard—let alone answered?
Kristina McMorrisTag: inspirational philosophy war tragedy world-war-ii prayers philosophy-religion
It’s odd, isn’t it? People die every day and the world goes on like nothing happened. But when it’s a person you love, you think everyone should stop and take notice. That they ought to cry and light candles and tell you that you’re not alone.
Kristina McMorrisTag: love war death mourning tragedy grief
A pacifist between wars is like a vegetarian between meals.
Ammon HennacyAll souls can earn IMMORTALITY.
The Creators have IMMORTALITY.
The Creators are the' ONLY' ONES'
To award IMMORTALITY...
FROM MY BOOK: War between Souls over First Universe Justice Awaits
Tag: books war universe souls immortality supernatural creators ensightful
Is killing a known terrorist wrong? I ask this, did the terrorist allow any of his victims quarter? No, then allow him no quarter, and hoist the black flag.
T.R. WallaceTag: war military terrorism bin-laden polictical
Once you hear the details of victory, it is hard to distinguish it from a defeat.
Jean-Paul SartreIn no other type of warfare does the advantage lie so heavily with the aggressor." James Franck, The Manhattan Project neatly summarize the atmic bomb.
James FranckTag: war military atomic-bomb historic
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