Matthew of Edessa quotes

“The fighting was fierce and lasted for the greater part of a day; blood ran in rivers.”
-- Matthew of Edessa

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“On both sides the troops were commanded by royal princes and they massacred each other mercilessly.”
-- Matthew of Edessa

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“To be nonviolent to human beings and to be a killer or enemy of the poor animals is Satan's philosophy. In this age there is always enmity against poor animals, and therefore the poor creatures are always anxious. The reaction of the poor animals is being forced on human society, and therefore there is always strain of cold or hot war between men, individually, collectively or nationally.”

“It is said about Lord Buddha sadaya-hrdaya darsita-pasu-ghatam. He saw the whole human race going to hell by this animal killing. So he appeared to teach ahimsa, nonviolence, being compassionate on the animals and human beings. In the Christian religion also, it is clearly stated, 'Thou shall not kill'. So everywhere animal killing is restricted. In no religion the unnecessary killing of animals is allowed. But nobody is caring. The killing process is increasing, and so are the reactions. Every ten years you will find a war. These are the reactions.”

“Father was an atheist; he had even joined the Skeleton Army - a club of men who went about in masks or black faces, with ribald placards and a brass band, to make war upon the Salvation Army.”

“Violence begets violence by whomever used. War is a dirty business and entails the use of degrading means, whoever wages it.”

“No matter what political reasons are given for war, the underlying reason is always economic.”

“I think the greatest legacy of the 1960s was the general feeling that not only can you fight the powers that be, but you can win.”

“For great men, religion is a way of making friends; small people make religion a fighting tool.”

Source : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam (2003). “Ignited Minds: Unleashing the Power Within India”, p.108, Penguin Books India

“At the same time the Muslims are commanded to exercise self-restraint as much as possible. Force is a dangerous weapon. It may have to be used for self-defense or self-preservation, but we must always remember that self-restraint is pleasing in the eyes of Allah. Even when we are fighting, it should be for a principle not out of passion.”

“Fighting fire with fire only gets you ashes!”

“I think this is really a defining moment for the Arab world. The problem is, it is all going to be about blood, sweat and tears. In certain countries it may be just sweat, and in some countries sweat and tears, and in some countries, as you can see, a lot of blood. I think initial instability is something that we are all extremely nervous of.”