“Next to a battle lost, the greatest misery is a battle gained.”
“When we fight wars, money is no object. When we choose peace, we ration every penny.”
“History is full of examples of slaughter and victory.”
“War is what happens when language fails.”
“War is over ... If you want it.”
“God created war so that Americans would learn geography.”
“War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength.”
“I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones.”
“There was a clatter as the basilisk fangs cascaded out of Hermione s arms. Running at Ron, she flung them around his neck and kissed him full on the mouth. Ron threw away the fangs and broomstick he was holding and responded with such enthusiasm that he lifted Hermione off her feet. Is this the moment? Harry asked weakly, and when nothing happened except that Ron and Hermione gripped each other still more firmly and swayed on the spot, he raised his voice. OI! There s a war going on here! Ron and Hermione broke apart, their arms still around each other. I know, mate, said Ron, who looked as though he had recently been hit on the back of the head with a Bludger, so it s now or never, isn t it? Never mind that, what about the Horcrux? Harry shouted. D you think you could just --- just hold it in, until we ve got the diadem? Yeah --- right --- sorry --- said Ron, and he and Hermione set about gathering up fangs, both pink in the face.”
“The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.”
“War must be, while we defend our lives against a destroyer who would devour all; but I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend.”
“It is forbidden to kill; therefore all murderers are punished unless they kill in large numbers and to the sound of trumpets.”
“Older men declare war. But it is youth that must fight and die.”
“Only the dead have seen the end of war.”
“Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak.”
“There are perhaps many causes worth dying for, but to me, certainly, there are none worth killing for.”
“A small but noteworthy note. I ve seen so many young men over the years who think they re running at other young men. They are not. They are running at me.”