Albert Einstein on War
1879–1955
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All religions, arts and sciences are branches of the same tree. All these aspirations are directed toward ennobling man's life, lifting it from the sphere of mere physical existence and leading the individual towards freedom.
Moral Decay (1937)
Striving for peace and preparing for war are incompatible with each other, and in our time more so than ever.
Here, then, is the problem which we present to you, stark and dreadful and inescapable: Shall we put an end to the human race; or shall mankind renounce war?
Russell–Einstein Manifesto (1955)
As long as there are sovereign nations possessing great power, war is inevitable.
I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones.
Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be achieved by understanding. You cannot subjugate a nation forcibly unless you wipe out every man, woman, and child. Unless you wish to use such drastic measures, you must find a way of settling your disputes without resort to arms.
I do not know how the Third World War will be fought, but I can tell you what they will use in the Fourth — rocks!
Heroism by order, senseless violence, and all the pestilent nonsense that goes by the name of patriotism — how I hate them! War seems to me a mean, contemptible thing: I would rather be hacked in pieces than take part in such an abominable business.
Mein Weltbild (1931)