The political object is the goal, war is the means of reaching it, and the means can never be considered in isolation from their purposes.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
War is not merely a political act but a real political instrument, a continuation of political intercourse, a carrying out of the same by other means.
War is just when it is necessary; arms are permissible when there is no hope except in arms.
War is regarded as nothing but the continuation of state policy with other means.
War is the continuation of politics by other means.
War can be prevented only by broad-minded statesmanship - a statesmanship that understands how to enlist people's interests in a leading cause.
War implies a lack of comprehension of mutual national interests; it means the undermining and even the end of culture.
The object of government in peace and in war is not the glory of rulers or of races, but the happiness of common man.
Yes, politics IS war without bloodshed; and war is an extension of those politics.
War is not a thing one wants.
Peace as a goal is an ideal which will not be contested by any government or nation, not even the most belligerent.