The greater the number of laws and enactments, the more thieves and robbers there will be. – Lao-tzu Category: Justice & Law
The only ground on which a neutral State can claim respect at the hands of belligerents is, that, so far as she is concerned, their rights are protected. – Gerrit Smith Category: respect
Why is Christmas Eve such a happy day? I say a little hymn about happy, happy Christmas. – Amy Campbell, “Christmas Eve,” 1872 Category: Christmas Eve
The condition of man… is a condition of war of everyone against everyone. – Thomas Hobbes Category: War