The increase of territory and power of empires by force of arms has been the policy of all great powers, and it has always been possible to get the approval of their state religion.
John Boyd OrrMeasured in time of transport and communication, the whole round globe is now smaller than a small European country was a hundred years ago.
John Boyd OrrSome think the worst horrors of war might be avoided by an international agreement not to use atomic bombs. This is a vain hope.
John Boyd OrrIt is said that those whom the gods wish to destroy they first make mad. It may well be that a war neurosis stirred up by propaganda of fear and hatred is the prelude to destruction.
John Boyd OrrNearly every country in the world is now becoming industrialized as rapidly as it can.
John Boyd OrrKnowledge acquired in biological research is seldom directly applicable to human beings ... The results of scientific research, obtained under these conditions, cannot be applied directly to human beings who vary widely in their hereditary make-up, in their environment, and in their past health record.
John Boyd Orr