Subject: Conflict

I haven’t heard the president state that we’re at war… that’s why I too am not knowing… do we use the term intervention?… do we use war?… do we use squirmish?… what is it?

(1964 – ) U.S. governor (Alaska) commentator & author

I look at fighting the same way I look at physics; I can’t do it, but I respect its ability to solve problems.

comedian

The first thing we do, let’s kill the lawyers.

(1564 – 1616) English dramatist & poet

The best weapon against an enemy is another enemy.

(1844 – 1900) German philosopher

When you consider what a chance women have to poison their husbands, it's a wonder there isn't more of it done.

(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist

The pen is mightier than the sword if the sword is very short, and the pen is very sharp.

(1948 – ) English novelist

He was young – He was fair – But the Injuns – Raised his hair

Trying to give my kids an education in Los Angeles is a nightmare with the guns, the gangs, the drugs – and I'm home schooling them.

American comedian & writer

An Iranian moderate is one that has run out of ammunition.

(1923 – ) German-born diplomat & scholar

Peace: Co-existence or no no existence.

(1872 – 1970) British philosopher, mathematician, historian & social critic

At this point we should just make it the 51st state: Welcome to Iraqachusetts: live free and die.

(1965 – ) American stand-up comedian, actor, director & author

The right to bear arms is slightly less ludicrous than the right to arm bears.

(1972 – ) English standup comedian, writer & actor

If you do big things they print your face, and if you do little things they only print your thumbs.

(1886 – 1969) American journalist & humorist

I would rather have a German division in front of me than a French one behind me.


(1885 – 1945) U.S. Army general

The best armor is to keep out of range.

Going to war without France is like going deer hunting without your accordion.


(1934 – 2012) American army general

The real trouble with war (modern war) is that it gives no one a chance to kill the right people.

(1885 – 1972) expatriate American poet & critic

I want you guys to know that if we ever get into real heavy combat… I'll be right behind you guys. Every step of the way.

(1944 – 2014) American actor, director & writer

Guns don't kill people; it's those bullets ripping through the body.

(1962 – ) English stand-up comedian & actor

In a fight between you and the world, back the world.

(1883 – 1924) Czech writer

Go to L.A. – they got gangbangers that will stab you, and then go to the corner and wait for the light to turn green.

American stand-up comedian