So, did anyone ever put up a sign that says, “We gave peace a chance, and it didn’t work. Now it’s time for war.”
Just wondering.
03/20/2007
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So, did anyone ever put up a sign that says, “We gave peace a chance, and it didn’t work. Now it’s time for war.”
Just wondering.
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Old Roman motto: Si vis pacem, para bellum. If you want peace, prepare for war.
New israeli motto: If you want peace, fire Peretz.
Comment by Ed Hausman — 03/20/2007 @ 9:24 pm
I went to a “protest” that actually supported Bush (a rally?) back in late 2003 and got a pin that said, “Give war a chance“.
I love that button.
Comment by Veeshir — 03/21/2007 @ 9:15 am
That Roman motto originated from the following quote:
Qui desiderat pacem, preparet bellum.
“Who desires peace should prepare for war.”
Vegetius De Rei Militari III
The Latin Ed cites is a paraphrase, which translates to “In time of peace prepare for war”.
The following blog page discusses the origin and some history of this quote, before launching into a mostly-unrelated piece of political commentary:
http://www.classicalvalues.com/archives/000013.html
Comment by David Charlap — 03/21/2007 @ 9:57 am
Wasn’t it Yaakov that prepared for possible war with Eisav at the same time he sent peace emissaries?
Comment by Dave Katz — 03/21/2007 @ 11:12 am
I also like the Japanese proverb: In the hour of victory, tighten your helmet strap.
Comment by Michael Lonie — 03/21/2007 @ 11:28 pm
Give peas a chance. If it doesn’t work, try carats.
From the Wisdom of Bugs Bunny
Comment by The Doctor — 03/23/2007 @ 8:49 am