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“Prepare for war so you don’t have to fight one” is a paraphrase of the sage wisdom of the ages.

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The original Latin of the expression “if you want peace prepare for war” comes from “Epitoma Rei Militaris,” by Vegetius. The Latin is: “Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum.”

http://ancienthistory.about.com/od/warfareconflictarmor/f/PrepareforWar.htm