Who said “All war represents a failure of diplomacy.”?

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Tony Benn. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceSpeech in the House of Commons (28 February 1991)

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Benn, T. (n.d.). All war represents a failure of diplomacy. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/40227-all-war-represents-a-failure-of-diplomacy/

MLA

Benn, Tony. “All war represents a failure of diplomacy.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/40227-all-war-represents-a-failure-of-diplomacy/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

Benn, Tony. “All war represents a failure of diplomacy.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/40227-all-war-represents-a-failure-of-diplomacy/.