Quotes about Battle

Let no man think to kill sin with few, easy, or gentle strokes. He who hath once smitten a serpent, if he follow not on his blow until it be slain, may repent that ever he began the quarrel. And so he who undertakes to deal with sin, and pursues it not constantly to the death.

He that dare not die, dare scarce fight valiantly (475).

I admire a man who fights a battle against opposition, and if there wasn't something about [Reverend] Galamison that the people, I notice that the power structure is against Galamison.

Prayer is not a preparation for the battle; it is the battle!

Oh, how strenuous is life! I know a little of it. Men "ought always to pray, and not to faint." How fierce the battle! I know something of the conflict, but I ought not to faint, because I can pray.

Talking to God should be part of every aspect of life, in times of peace as well as in every battle.

Christians fight best on their knees. Whatever good may be done is done and brought about by prayer.

Demographics show that we are entering a battle between young and old. I call it the 'Age War.' The young want to hang onto their money to grow their families, businesses, and wealth. The old want the tax and investment dollars of the young to sustain their old age.

The stakes in conflict do not change. Battle determines who will control the wealth or its equivalent.

The warrior who goes off to battle should not boast as the one who returns from it.

Why is it that good always has to fight an uphill battle?" I thought for a moment, then said, "I don't know. Maybe that's the point. Good things are higher up.

Any fool can attack an army and die. A wise man doesn't plan an attack; he plans a victory.