"Either Christ is a liar or war is never necessary, and very properly assuming that Christ told the truth, it follows that the State is without [in the words of Father Macksey] 'judicial authority to determine when war is necessary,' because it is never necessary."

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Source : "Ben Salmon On War". Book by Ben Salmon, pp. 86 - 87, "Personal critique of just war doctrine", 1921.

Ben Salmon

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“The problem is that Bayern has a bazooka.”
“Going out at night and having a fabulous social life takes a lot out of you, and I don't know if I have that much to give, honestly. I would rather give that time to my kids or spend that time reading a book or watching a film. I am selfish and lazy.”
“I've been a very lucky actor.”
“the chief thing I learnt at school was how to tell lies.”

Source : Gwen Raverat (2003). “Period Piece: A Cambridge Childhood”, p.72, Clear Press Ltd
“People love solving puzzles, and you always love it when somebody smarter than you is solving puzzles.”
“You may wear your virtues as a crown, As you walk through life serenely, And grace your simple rustic gown With a beauty more than queenly. Though only one for you shall care, One only speak your praises; And you never wear in your shining hair, A richer flower than daisies.”

Source : Phoebe Cary (1882). “The Poetical Works of Alice and Phoebe Cary”
“I was a man before I was a king, and no true man walks away when a friend needs him.”
“You always worry and you always fear what's next. But you eventually just push forward knowing you can't really do much about getting rid of the anxiety. You see people get pets after their kids leave the house because they're so used to having something around to dote on and worry about.”

Source : Source: postgradproblems.com

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