“Terrorism” is what we call the violence of the weak, and we condemn it; “war” is what we call the violence of the strong, and we glorify it.
Sydney J. Harris (1917-1986) Anglo-American columnist, journalist, author
“Nations Should Submit to the Rule of Law,”
Clearing the Ground (1986)
Added on 19-Dec-16 | Last updated 19-Dec-16
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