Telling us to obey instinct is like telling us to obey 'people.' People say different things: so do instincts. Our instincts are at war... Each instinct, if you listen to it, will claim to be gratified at the expense of the rest. Jul 09, 2024 - Fabian Biese>
It is our duty still to endeavor to avoid war but if it shall actually take place, no matter by whom brought on, we must defend ourselves. If our house be on fire, without inquiring whether it was fired from within or without, we must try to extinguish it. Jul 09, 2024 - Fabian Biese>
As long as war is regarded as wicked, it will always have its fascination. When it is looked upon as vulgar, it will cease to be popular. Jul 09, 2024 - Fabian Biese>
War is an instrument entirely inefficient toward redressing wrong and multiplies, instead of indemnifying losses. Jul 09, 2024 - Fabian Biese>