The State thrives on war - unless, of course, it is defeated and crushed - expands on it, glories in it. (Murray Rothbard)

The State thrives on war - unless, of course, it is defeated and crushed - expands on it, glories in it.

Murray Rothbard

Related topics

course defeated state war

Related quotes

An independent state does not pay too dear for its independence in accepting the sufferings of war when it cannot avoid them. View quote
Theodor Mommsen
Moreover, if the territorial state is to continue as the last word in the development of society, then war is inevitable. View quote
Christian Lous Lange
Virtue is a state of war, and to live in it we have always to combat with ourselves. View quote
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Peace is not the absence of war, it is a virtue, a state of mind, a disposition for benevolence, confidence, and justice. View quote
Baruch Spinoza
A war is not won if the defeated enemy has not been turned into a friend. View quote
Eric Hoffer