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4 days ago · 1. Older men declare war. But it is youth that must fight and die. Herbert Hoover. 34 votes. 2. I have known war as few men now living know it. It's very destructiveness on both friend and foe has rendered it useless as a means of settling international disputes. Douglas MacArthur. 24 votes. 3.
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5 days ago · Wilfred Owen (born March 18, 1893, Oswestry, Shropshire, England—killed November 4, 1918, France) English poet noted for his anger at the cruelty and waste of war and his pity for its victims. He also is significant for his technical experiments in assonance, which were particularly influential in the 1930s.
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2 days ago · His memorable harlot zinger also became a famous quotation. However, Baldwin didn’t coin it himself. As later noted by many sources, Baldwin actually got it from his cousin, the great British writer Rudyard Kipling.
4 days ago · Quotes. > Quotable Quote. (?) “War was always here. Before man was, war waited for him. The ultimate trade awaiting its ultimate practitioner.”. ― Cormac McCarthy, Blood Meridian, or, the Evening Redness in the West. tags: war. Read more quotes from Cormac McCarthy.
1 day ago · Notable Birthdays for March 18. History & Quotes / March 18, 2024. Those born on this date include: - John C. Calhoun, the first U.S. vice president to resign that office, in 1782. - Grover Cleveland, 22nd and 24th president of the United States, in 1837.
3 days ago · All the most popular quotes from Will Rogers should be listed here, but if any were missed you can add more at the end of the list. This list includes notable Will Rogers quotes on various subjects, many of which are inspirational and thought provoking.
4 days ago · 9. "The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper." -William Butler (WB) Yeats. 8. "When you love someone, all your saved up wishes start coming out." -Elizabeth Bowen, CBE. 7. "Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself." -George Bernard Shaw. 6.