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Destruction Quotes

Sometimes ruin and renewal share the same root.

This collection covers destruction in different registers, from complex financial instruments once labeled dangerous to formal government statements on disarmament policy, see Creation quotes.

That war has brought with it a truly incredible development of means of destruction and a terrifying prospect of rapid and almost limitless development in that direction.

Quotes by Cordell Hull

Social Democratic and trade union organs have approved of the illegal invasion of Belgium, of the massacre of suspected guerrillas, as well as their wives and children, as well as the destruction of their homes in various towns and districts.

Quotes by Clara Zetkin

Tony Blair took us to war in Iraq on the basis of the supposed threat of Saddam's weapons of mass destruction.

Quotes by Charles Kennedy

There were no weapons of mass destruction and Saddam Hussein was not involved in the September 11th attack.

Quotes by Charles B. Rangel

John Austin, author of 'Cubicle Warfare,' has outdone himself with 'Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction,' a fully illustrated step-by-step guide to constructing thirty-five pocket-sized war machines, including a Clothespin Shooter, a Hanger Slingshot, a Paper-Clip Trebuchet, and Shoelace Darts.

Quotes by Camille Perri

We have to preserve it and use it sustainably. And the short-term use of resources at the destruction of the long-term heritage of this country is not a policy that we can pursue.

Quotes by Bruce Babbitt

I had to escape the destruction of my father's bankruptcy and all that difficulty.

Quotes by Brendan Coyle

Herb is the healing of a nation, alcohol is the destruction.

Bob Marley

We are in possession of what I think to be compelling evidence that Saddam Hussein has, and has had for a number of years, a developing capacity for the production and storage of weapons of mass destruction.

Quotes by Bob Graham

L. Ram Saran Das was a member of the revolutionary party which was held responsible for many a violent deed. But this by no means proves that revolutionaries are bloodthirsty monsters, seeking pleasure in destruction.

Quotes by Bhagat Singh

All share complicity in the destruction of that much under-rated phenomenon called liberty.

Quotes by Barbara Amiel

Iraq made commitments after the Gulf War to completely dismantle all weapons of mass destruction, and unfortunately, Iraq has not lived up to its agreement.

Quotes by Barbara Boxer

We hear so much about weapons of mass destruction. But nine out of 10 war victims are killed by guns. It's the AK-47 that's a weapon of mass destruction.

Quotes by Andrew Niccol

The proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery is a threat to both the Nato allies and Russia.

Quotes by Anders Fogh Rasmussen

Certainly, we have to make sure our police forces do not have weapons of mass destruction with which they can terrorize our communities.

Quotes by Alicia Garza

Suicide is not an answer, it's destruction.

Quotes by Al Green

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Destruction quotes collection cover?
It spans different registers of the word, from complex financial instruments once called dangerous to formal statements on national security and disarmament policy.
Are these quotes politically charged?
They reference historical security policy in neutral, factual terms without naming any political party or advocating a position.
Is every quote here somber?
Not entirely. One striking line pairs destruction with the ecstasy of new life instead, offering a more philosophical contrast.
Why do people search for quotes about destruction?
They're often looking for language around risk, warning, or large-scale consequence, whether in finance, policy, or nature.
Where can I find a more constructive counterpart?
See Creation quotes for lines focused on building rather than tearing down.

One striking line pairs the idea of ruin with the ecstasy of new life instead. Read Development quotes for the more constructive counterpart.