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Classical antiquity3 quotes
Make war that we may live in peace. — Aristotle · 322 BCNo one is stupid enough to prefer war to peace; in peace sons bury their fathers and in war fathers bury their sons. However, I suppose the god must have wanted this to happen. — Herodotus · 430 BCLet him who desires peace prepare for war. — Vegetius · 383The Renaissance2 quotes
Let me have war, say I. It exceeds peace as far as day does night. It's sprightly waking, audible, and full of vent. Peace is a very apoplexy, lethargy; mulled, deaf, sleepy, insensible. — William Shakespeare · 1616Peace hath her victories
No less renowned than war. — John Milton · 1674Age of Enlightenment1 quote
Even in those cities which seem to enjoy the blessings of peace, and where the arts flourish, the inhabitants are devoured by envy, cares and anxieties, which are greater plagues than any experienced in a town when it is under siege. — Voltaire · 1759