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Only a fool wants war, but once a war starts then it cannot be fought half-heartedly. It cannot even be fought with regret, but must be waged with a savage joy in defeating the enemy, and it is that savage joy that

Only a fool wants war, but once a war starts then it cannot be fought half-heartedly. It cannot even be fought with regret, but must be waged with a savage joy in defeating the enemy, and it is that savage joy that inspires our bards to write their greatest songs about love and war.

Bernard Cornwell
Love, Song, Regret
Bernard Cornwell (1999). “Excalibur: A Novel of Arthur”, p.199, Macmillan

You won't regret the men you never killed, but you will regret the women you passed up.

Bernard Cornwell
Regret, Women, He Man
Bernard Cornwell (1997). “The Winter King: A Novel of Arthur”, p.120, Macmillan

Looking back, of course, it was irresponsible, mad, forlorn, idiotic, but if you don't take chances then you'll never have a winning hand, and I've no regrets.

Bernard Cornwell
Regret, Winning, Hands

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