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03/20/2007

Slogans

Filed under: Meanderings — Meryl Yourish @ 8:35 pm

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.

6 Comments

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

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