In Haig's presence, Kissinger referred pointedly to military men as "dumb, stupid animals to be used" as pawns for foreign policy. Bob Woodward
They hate because they fear, and they fear because they feel that the deepest feelings of their lives are being assaulted and outraged. And they do not know why; they are powerless pawns in a blind play of social forces. Richard Wright
The world organization debates disarmament in one room and, in the next room, moves the knights and pawns that make national arms imperative. E. B. White
The chessboard was reflected in her eyes. Eager to beat her, first I looked on her eyes. I made a Spanish move, an ancient one, and broken was the red rank of pawns in her light eyes. Then I lowered my eyes from that chessboard and Love said, "Oh not her; conquer the king if you can." Paul Goodman
Military men are "dumb, stupid animals to be used" as pawns for foreign policy. Henry Kissinger
He who accepts favors, pawns his freedom. Slovak Proverb