Quotes About Conflict

Victoria Aveyard, Red Queen

When we fight wars, money is no object. When we choose peace, we ration every penny.

There is no Situation in which Arms can get an Answer. Arms only ensure, that there would Never be an Answer.

History is full of examples of slaughter and victory.

No one warrior, no protestor, no member of the silent majority walked away from the Vietnam war unscathed.

War without end. Well, what was history without that? And how would having the stars change anything?

Peace that follows battle is a futile peace. It is time to count dead and to assess which side stands closer to the win.

You can't demand peace, but you can reduce the reasons for war.

In a war, you wield every weapon you have, including words. Especially words.

To achieve peace, we needed to have a war to start with.

That's my secret and my shame. I'm Nona Grey, war is in my veins, and the screams of my enemies are music to me.

The luckiest generation in a country is always the one which has never went through any war in their lifetimes!

No Two person are enemies to each other unless on joins politics

I was so tired of his being even-keeled in the face of all that was upsetting and ugly and illogical.

All wars are fought twice, the first time on the battlefield, the second time in memory.

I might wish our Windthorn men were less obsessed with war, but I have to admit it keeps them busy.

You cannot win a war outside until you have won the war that you are fighting inside you first.

Shepherds use religion to fight wars, sheep fight over religion.

In a war of truth and lie, lie retreats always with shame and pity.

I'd prefer 'Bonnie Blue Flag', if you take requests…" Tom had turned and rested his elbows on the bar. His hand was inches from the Colt. These were the men he was looking for.

Oppression is opposition.

Peace ought not be regarded the height of civilization, else like barbarians we forever battle for peace.

With all the god-awful suffering in this war, I suppose somebody ought to be enjoying it.

Your people sell the weapons. My people use them.