Quotes about Wisdom and War

The war... was an unnecessary condition of affairs, and might have been avoided if forebearance and wisdom had been practiced on both sides. Votes: 3

We learned in World War II that no single nation holds a monopoly on wisdom, morality or right to power, but that we must fight for the weak and promote democracy. Votes: 3

War involves in its progress such a train of unforeseen circumstances that no human wisdom can calculate the end; it has but one thing certain, and that is to increase taxes. Votes: 3

History is filled with tragic examples of wars that result from diplomatic impasse. Whether in our local communities or in international relations, the skillful use of our communicative capacities to negotiate and resolve differences is the first evidence of human wisdom. Votes: 3

The United Nations' founders understood that decisions affecting war and peace should happen only by consensus, and with America's consent, the veto by Security Council permanent members was enshrined in the United Nations Charter. The profound wisdom of this has underpinned the stability of international relations for decades. Votes: 3

Wisdom is better than weapons of war; but one sinner destroyeth much good. Votes: 0

The desire to win a war is expensive, but the desire to win with wisdom is wise. Votes: 0

Like it or not, war is not always the answer. The better part of wisdom is to stay out. Votes: 0

Conventional wisdom tells us we'll only be happier after a divorce if the marriage itself was a war zone. Votes: 0

There is no such thing as an inevitable war. If war comes it will be from failure of human wisdom. Votes: 0

Armageddon. The slaughter of humanity. An atomic war no one wanted, but which no one had the wisdom to avoid. Votes: 0

As the culture war rages on, Lord give us wisdom to see the difference between defending our rights and protesting our slights. Votes: 0

O' the blue-bodied cowherd - ever playful in love and war. Don't you fail to see the immensity of his wisdom and light. Votes: 0