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Cicero on War

b. 106 BC

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I never cease urging peace, which, however unfair, is better than the justest war in the world.

Wars are to be undertaken in order that it may be possible to live in peace without molestation.

A war is never undertaken by the ideal State, except in defense of its honor or its safety.

Let war be so carried on that no other object may seem to be sought but the acquisition of peace.

An army abroad is of little use unless there are prudent counsels at home.

Endless money forms the sinews of war.

For to me every sort of peace with the citizens seemed to be of more service than civil war.

For your altars and your fires.

As for me, I cease not to advocate peace. It may be on unjust terms, but even so it is more expedient than the justest of civil wars.

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