There was never a good war, or a bad peace.

There was never a good war, or a bad peace.

War is not merely a political act but a real political instrument, a continuation of political intercourse, a carrying out read more

War is not merely a political act but a real political instrument, a continuation of political intercourse, a carrying out of the same by other means.

War is only a cowardly escape from the problems of peace.

War is only a cowardly escape from the problems of peace.

War is a series of catastrophes which result in victory.

War is a series of catastrophes which result in victory.

Before a war military science seems a real science, like astronomy; but after a war it seems more like astrology.

Before a war military science seems a real science, like astronomy; but after a war it seems more like astrology.

Older men declare war. But it is the youth that must fight and die.

Older men declare war. But it is the youth that must fight and die.

When war is declared, truth is the first casualty.

When war is declared, truth is the first casualty.

Carry on, carry on, for the men and boys are gone,
But the furrow shan't lie fallow while the read more

Carry on, carry on, for the men and boys are gone,
But the furrow shan't lie fallow while the women carry on.

She is a wall of brass;
You shall not pass! You shall not pass!
Spring up like read more

She is a wall of brass;
You shall not pass! You shall not pass!
Spring up like Summer grass,
Surge at her, mass on mass,
Still shall you break like glass,
Splinter and break like shivered glass,
But pass?
You shall not pass!