It is easier to lead men to combat, stirring up their passion, than to restrain them and direct them toward the patient labors of peace.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- It is easier to rile people up for war than to guide them to peace.
- In plain terms
- Getting people to fight is easier than making them work for peace.
- What can you take from it?
- Peace requires more patience than conflict.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is peace harder than war?
- How do you manage anger in conflict?
Another view
Peace movements can also stir passion.
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