War Sayings and Quotes

“

A true soldier does not admit defeat before the battle.    

unknown




“

After the war, aid.    

Greek Proverb




“

Don't go looking for trouble.    

Aesop (c.620-560 BC)





“

God grant me a good sword and no use for it.    

Polish (on war and peace)




“

Happy nations have no history.    

Belgian (on war and peace)




“

One might as well be hung for a sheep as a lamb.    

N. Rogers (1662)




“

The spider and the fly can't make a bargain.    

Jamaican (on buying and selling)




“

United we stand; divided we fall.    

Aesop (c.620-560 BC)




“

Violence begets violence.    

unknown






“

War ends nothing.    

Zairean (on war and peace)




“

War is sweet to those who haven't experienced it.    

Latin (on war and peace)




“

You can't have peace any longer than your neighbor pleases.    

Dutch (on war and peace)