Thomas Paine: That there are men in all countries who get their living by war, and by keeping up the quarrels of nations, is as shocking as it is true; but when those who are concerned in the government of a country, make it their study to sow discord, and cultivate prejudices between nations, it becomes the more unpardonable. The Rights of Man", circa 1792 https://wordsmith.social/protestation/quotes#quote4441