Man, the State, and War: A Theoretical...
A source page for quotes linked to Kenneth Waltz.
“In anarchy there is no automatic harmony .”
“Each man does seek his own interest, but, unfortunately, not according to the dictates of reason.”
“To build a theory of international relations on accidents of geography and history is dangerous.”
“Once socialism replaces capitalism, reason will determine the policies of states.”
“In a zero-sum game, the problem is entirely one of distribution, not at all one of production.”
“No system of balance functions automatically.”
“War may achieve a redistribution of resources, but labor, not war, creates wealth.”