Quote by George Orwell
Every war when it comes, or before it comes, is represented not as

Every war when it comes, or before it comes, is represented not as a war but as an act of self-defense against a homicidal maniac. – George Orwell

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If you want a picture of the future, imagine a boot stamping on the human face — forever. – George Orwell

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The direct use of force is such a poor solution to any problem, it is generally employed only by small children and large nations. – David Friedman

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Suicidal violence is not the exclusive property of the Muslim world. Suicide bombings were a tactic of nationalist struggles in 19th-century Europe and Russia, the far east during the second world war and the Vietnam war, and in modern Sri Lanka. – James Buchan

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Cursed be he above all others Whos enslaved by love of money. Money takes the place of brothers, Money takes the place of parents, Money brings us war and slaughter. – Anacreon

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All wars are civil wars, because all men are brothers. – François Fénelon

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