Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Salvador de Madariaga Quote “No one has ever succeeded in keeping nations at war except by lies.” ~ Salvador de Madariaga (1886-1978 ), Spanish writer, diplomat, and historian, noted for his service at the League of Nations Deception , War Ratings and Comments Reply Mike, Norwalk 12/2/08 Now why exactly did Bush get us into war and, what was Obama's clear and decisive time table for getting the troops out? hmmm Reply jim k, austin 12/2/08 Reply Waffler, Smith, Arkansas 12/2/08 I am thinking about the stories of Johnny Reb and Damn Yank yelling stories and jokes back and forth while on night watch and then shooting at each other the next day. Once the lies are all neutralized maybe we can all be friends. Reply E Archer, NYC 12/2/08 A lie is violence against the truth. No war can be waged without an attendant guard of lies. Reply RBESRQ 12/2/08 It's lies that unleash the dogs of war; it's lies that hold back the timid and fearful, but in the end its the lies that eventually defeat the lier. A lie once spoken is the costliest of all mistakes, integrity is immediately compromised and trust shattered. Reply RBESRQ 12/2/08 Oops liar SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Salvador de Madariaga quote is found in these categories: Deception quotes War quotes About Salvador de Madariaga Bio of Salvador de Madariaga Quotations by Salvador de Madariaga Books by/about Salvador de Madariaga Salvador de Madariaga videos Salvador de Madariaga on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Salvador de Madariaga