Best 713 quotes in «weapons quotes» category

Above all, the ability to feel the force of an argument apart from the substance it deals with is the strongest weapon against prejudice.

A boycott is, inherently, a blunt instrument. It is an imperfect weapon, a carpet bomb, when all involved would prefer a surgical strike.

A cause breaks or exalts a soldier's strength; unless that cause is just, shame will make him throw his weapons away.

Accusing somebody of racism is a very effective weapon in Germany. Islamists know this: As soon as you accuse someone of demonizing Islam, then the European side backs down.

A convention on the comprehensive ban of nuclear weapons should be negotiated. Since biological and chemical weapons have been prohibited, there is no reason why nuclear weapons, which are more destructive, should not be comprehensively banned and thoroughly destroyed. All it takes to reach this objective is strong political will.

Admirals and Generals always want more ships and more weapons and they take the arguments where they can find them.

Adornment, what a science! Beauty, what a weapon! Modesty, what elegance!

Advertising is a conscienceless industry, populated by cowards and idiots, that warps and drains everyone. It eggs on the worst in all of us. If I could eliminate either advertising or nuclear weapons, I would choose advertising.

A fly cannot go in unless it stops somewhere; therefore weapons, fuel, food, money will not go to Afghanistan unless the neighbors of Afghanistan are working, are cooperating, either being themselves the origin or the transit.

After months of negotiations, Iran has finally agreed to reduce its nuclear weapons program. Which was great until Putin showed up and said, 'Hi, I'm here about Craigslist ad for nukes.'

A good diet is the most powerful weapon we have against disease and sickness.

A.I. poses a potential threat more dangerous than nuclear weapons.

AI will make love my greatest weapon and none on whom I call can defend against its force.

All mankind is now learning that these nuclear weapons can only serve to destroy, never become beneficial.

A laugh can be a very powerful thing. Why, sometimes in life, it's the only weapon we have.

Although September 11 was horrible, it didn't threaten the survival of the human race, like nuclear weapons do.

All nuclear weapon states should now recognize that this is so, and declare - in Treaty form - that they will never be the first to use nuclear weapons. This would open the way to the gradual, mutual reduction of nuclear arsenals, down to zero.

Although the scythe isn't pre-eminent among the weapons of war, anyone who has been on the wrong end of, say, a peasants' revolt will know that in skilled hands it is fearsome.

Although there are weapons for tens and hundreds of soldiers, they will not be used.

American nuclear weapons would almost certainly start being removed from Britain within 12 months of a Labour government gaining power.

A man must at times be hard as nails: willing to face up to the truth about himself, and about the woman he loves, refusing compromise when compromise is wrong. But he must also be tender. No weapon will breach the armor of a woman's resentment like tenderness.

among a coward's weapons, cynicism is the nastiest of all

And I am a weapon of massive consumption And it's not my fault, it's how I'm programmed to function.

Analogies are figures intended to serve as fatal weapons if they succeed, and as innocent toys if they fail.

As long as nuclear weapons exist, the chances of survival of the human species are quite slight.

A person who has truly realized the principle of nonviolence has the God given strength for his weapon, and the world has not yet known anything that can match it.

Art is our weapon.  Culture is a form of resistance.

A safe stronghold our God is still. A trusty shield and weapon.

As crude a weapon as a cave man's club, the chemical barrage has been hurled against the fabric of life.

As I have said throughout, I have no doubt that they will find the clearest possible evidence of Saddam's weapons of mass destruction.

And the fact of the matter is there were thousands of people that went through those training camps in Afghanistan. We know they are seeking deadlier weapons - chemical, biological and nuclear weapons if they can get it.

And the things that we fear are a weapon to be held against us.

Angelus: Now that's everything, huh? No weapons... No friends...No hope. Take all that away... and what's left? Buffy: Me.

A nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought. The only value in our two nations possessing nuclear weapons is to make sure they will never be used. But then would it not be better to do away with them entirely?

(A)ny time you buy weapons, or build an army, you begin to look for an excuse to use them. Plus, you pose more of a threat to others.

As far as Iraq is concerned, let's not forget what the UNSCR is about, that the main consideration in Iraq is that there is a leader who has been developing weapons of mass destruction, and has been violating UN resolutions for over a decade.

A sneer is the weapon of the weak.

As soon as you choose to fight with violence you're choosing to fight against your opponents best weapons and you have to be smarter than that.

As the aeroplane is the most mobile weapon we possess, it is destined to become the dominant offensive arm of the future.

Assault weapons ban reintroduced.

A toast to the weapons of war, may they rust in peace.

A weapon based on Time . . ." mused Viktor Mulciber. "Well, why not? The one force no one knows how to defeat, resist, or reverse. It kills all forms of life sooner or later. With a Time-weapon you could become the most feared person in history." "I'd rather be loved," said Root. Mulciber shrugged. "You're young.

A weapon, I told Horus. I need a weapon. I reached into the Duat and pulled out an ostrich feather. “Really?” I yelled. Horus didn’t answer

A weapon you held and didn't know how to use belonged to your enemy.

A woman would never make a nuclear bomb. They would never make a weapon that kills, no, no. They'd make a weapon that makes you feel bad for a while.

Barbarian --A Code of Conduct honored by all true barbarian warriors, requiring excellent coordination with weapons, closeness to nature, awkwardness with women, common sense, and completion of the mission.

A YA heroine does not have to pick up a weapon nor wear men's clothing to be equal to her male counterparts.

Be Careful Of Books. Be Careful With Books. Be Careful Or One Can Become A Weapon-Wielder. Be Careful Or One Can Become The Victim.

Be prepared! All of your gear should be in a state of readiness so you can concentrate on painting. Choose your brushes as you would choose weapons before battle.

Because to the poor, books are not diversions. Book are siege weapons.