Bernard Cornwell Quotes:
Ocupation: Author
Life: b. February 23, 1944
Birthday: February 23
Only a fool wants war, but once a war starts then it cannot be fought half-heartedly. It cannot even be fought with regret, but must be waged with a savage joy in defeating the enemy, and it is that savage joy that inspires our bards to write their greatest songs about love and war.
source: Bernard Cornwell (1999). “Excalibur: A Novel of Arthur”, p.199, Macmillan
topic: Love, Song, Regret, Bards, Defeating The Enemy, Love And War, Greatest Song
