Comments on: Slogans

By: The Doctor

The Doctor — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 13:49:45 +0000

Give peas a chance. If it doesn’t work, try carats.

From the Wisdom of Bugs Bunny

Michael Lonie — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 04:28:47 +0000

I also like the Japanese proverb: In the hour of victory, tighten your helmet strap.

Dave Katz — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 16:12:28 +0000

Wasn’t it Yaakov that prepared for possible war with Eisav at the same time he sent peace emissaries?

David Charlap — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 14:57:45 +0000

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:

Veeshir — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 14:15:53 +0000

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.

Ed Hausman — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 02:24:28 +0000

Old Roman motto: Si vis pacem, para bellum. If you want peace, prepare for war.

New israeli motto: If you want peace, fire Peretz.