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Quote by William Cowper
War is a game which were their subjects wise, kings would not play

War is a game which were their subjects wise, kings would not play at. – William Cowper

Other quotes by William Cowper

I am monarch of all I survey,
My right there is none to dispute on;
but I wish that I could get away
And go home to the village of Bruton. – William Cowper

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Sometimes by losing a battle you find a new way to win the war. – Donald Trump

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