Xhosa Wars/sixth War 1834-1836

Famous quotes containing the words wars, sixth and/or war:

    I will not by the noise of bloody wars and the dethroning of kings advance you to glory: but by the gentle ways of peace and love.
    Thomas Traherne (1636–1674)

    Thou shalt not kill.
    Bible: Hebrew Exodus, 20:13.

    The sixth commandment.

    ‘Yes; quaint and curious war is!
    You shoot a fellow down
    You’d treat if met where any bar is,
    Or help to half-a-crown.’
    Thomas Hardy (1840–1928)