The belief in the possibility of a short decisive war appears to be one of the most ancient and dangerous of human illusions.

For as soon as something becomes impossible it slipslides out of belief entirely, whether it’s true or not.

Belief in what is possible makes the impossible redundant.

The possibility of blanket immunity for those who willfully rape, loot and murder in the course of the civil war demonstrates a total disregard for human rights and would be an outrage for civilians who endured such cruelty.

We convinced him quickly that the possibility of war was absolutely nil and continued our festivity. On the next day we were ordered to take the field.

Everyone is waiting for the war on the belief that once it starts, stocks are going to shoot up, but there's a danger in betting with everyone else.