Quote#War
Oft cruel Wars contending Hermits wage
Quote byWilliam Diaper · 1685–1717
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Oppian's Halieuticks (1722), Book I.
English (original)
Oft cruel Wars contending Hermits wage, And long for the disputed Shell engage. The strongest will the doubtful Prize possess, Pow’r gives him Right, and All the Claim confess.
— William Diaper
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