Bombing of Dresden in World War II

Famous quotes containing the words bombing, world and/or war:

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    We are heading towards catastrophe. I think the world is going to pieces. I am very pessimistic. Why? Because the world hasn’t been punished yet, and the only punishment that could be adequate is the nuclear destruction of the world.
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    iron is iron till it is rust.
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    Marianne Moore (1887–1972)