War – a word that evokes strong emotions and somber reflections. As we navigate through the complexities of human history, it’s impossible to ignore the devastating impact of conflict on individuals, communities, and societies as a whole. In this curated collection, we’ve gathered +28 poignant short quotes on war that will make you pause, reflect, and perhaps even share your thoughts with others. From the trenches of World War I to the contemporary struggles for peace, these words of wisdom offer a glimpse into the human experience of war – its costs, consequences, and the hope for a better tomorrow.
War leaves behind a trail of shattered dreams and broken hearts.
The cost of war is not just lives lost, but also the memories we can’t regain.
In the chaos of war, we lose sight of what truly matters: humanity and compassion.
War is a never-ending cycle of violence and pain, perpetuating itself through generations.
The silence after war is deafening, a stark reminder of the lives that were lost.
War destroys not just cities, but also the very fabric of our communities.
In the midst of war, we forget that every life is precious and deserves to be cherished.
The legacy of war is a perpetual reminder of the devastating consequences of human conflict.
War is a game which was once all amusement, but is now serious business.
The whole aim of practical politics is to keep crime down. This is its one and sole object, and this responsibility the politicians should never abdicate. – H.L. Mencken
War is not a game for boys.
The art of war is simple enough. Find out where your enemy is. Get at him as soon as you can. Strike him as hard as you can, and on every occasion that you get at him. – George S. Patton
War teaches this: that one death is a tragedy, but a million deaths is a statistic. – Joseph Stalin
The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. – Martin Luther King Jr.
War is the health of the State. – Randolph Bourne
The world is a looking-glass, and gives back to every man the reflect of that within his own heart.
War is not the answer. Peace is. – Jesse Jackson
The ultimate victory will belong to the side that can better explain its cause and convince the others of the truth of its views.
War does not determine who is right, only who is left. – Bernard Shaw
War makes rattlesnakes of men. – Abraham Lincoln
All I ever wanted was to reach out and be touched by someone. In a war, you’re always so busy reaching out and touching others. – Hannibal
The world is too much with us; late and soon, getting and spending, we lay waste our powers; little we see in nature that has been done; but there is also a sense within ourselves that makes us droop, yet to be partly good for something we live. – William Wordsworth
You can no more win a war than you can board the sun. But take it by storm and get out on the first favorable opportunity. – Robert E. Lee
The first casualty of war is truth.
There are no good wars, only victories that result in defeat for the vanquished.
War is like a fire; it destroys everything in its path, and what’s left behind is charred remains of humanity.
In war, truth is the first casualty. – Aeschylus
War is not about killing others; it’s about losing your own innocence.