War is evitable if conditions are such that the costs of making war are higher than the benefits.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
War is usually fought over diminishing resources, particulary those that we perceive to be extremely valuable.
War is not, in itself, a condition so much as the symptom of a condition - that of international anarchy.
No matter what political reasons are given for war, the underlying reason is always economic.
War is a way of shattering to pieces... materials which might otherwise be used to make the masses too comfortable and... too intelligent.
I will always be an advocate in terms of wars of necessity. I am just much more cautious on wars of choice.
It is far easier to make war than peace.
The only defensible war is a war of defense.
Wars are, of course, as a rule to be avoided; but they are far better than certain kinds of peace.
There is no avoiding war; it can only be postponed to the advantage of others.
War is just when it is necessary; arms are permissible when there is no hope except in arms.