Quotes of: World-wars Keyword

Though the doctors treated him, let his blood, and gave him medications to drink, he nevertheless recovered.

War and Peace

everything comes in time to him who knows how to wait . . . there is nothing stronger than these two: patience and time, they will do it all.

War and Peace

Power is the sum total of the wills of the mass, transfered by express or tactic agreement to rulers chosen by the masses.

War and Peace

In the best, the friendliest and simplest relations flattery or praise is necessary, just as grease is necessary to keep wheels turning.

War and Peace

You never kill anyone you want to kill in a war, he said to himself.

For Whom the Bell Tolls

Quitting is unthinkable and pain is just weakness leaving the body

What It is Like to Go to War

Cynicism is no more mature than naïveté. You're no more mature, just more burned.

What It is Like to Go to War

Vengeance is sweet. Vengeance taken when the vengee isn't sure who the venger is, is sweeter still.

The Wednesday Wars

As history since Hiroshima shows, the best, perhaps the only, way to curb war is to deter it with such overwhelming force as to turn it from a struggle into suicide.

Martin Van Creveld

War does horrible things to human beings, to societies. It brings out the best, but most often the worst, in our human nature.

Richard Engel

Remember, we who fell like stars from Heaven still shine bright in our own court.

Angel War

The rising of birds in their flight is the sign of an ambuscade. Startled beasts indicate that a sudden attack is coming.

The Art of War

When you surround an army, leave an outlet free. Do not press a desperate foe too hard.

The Art of War

If your opponent is of choleric temper,  seek to irritate him.  Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant.

The Art of War

Begin by seizing something which your opponent holds dear; then he will be amenable to your will.

The Art of War

When the outlook is bright, bring it before their eyes; but tell them nothing when the situation is gloomy.

The Art of War

The principle on which to manage an army is to set up one standard of courage which all must reach.

The Art of War

The whole secret lies in confusing the enemy, so that he cannot fathom our real intent.

The Art of War

You can be sure of succeeding in your attacks if you only attack places which are undefended.

The Art of War

Whether in an advantageous position or a disadvantageous one, the opposite state should be always present to your mind.

The Art of War

You can ensure the safety of your defense if you only hold positions that cannot be attacked.

The Art of War