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Civil strife is as much a greater evil than a concerted war effort as war itself is worse than peace.

Quote by Herodotus about war, peace

A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. The conduct of public affairs for private advantage.

Quote by Ambrose Bierce about politics, conduct, public

Marriage is the torment of one, the felicity of two, the strife and enmity of three.

Quote by Washington Irving about marriage

Two things can not exist in this world: merchants without credit and politics without strife.

Quote by Cilibi Moise about impossible, politics, things, world

Nature and wisdom never are at strife.

Quote by Plutarh about wisdom, nature