I have never met anyone who wasn't against war. Even Hitler and Mussolini were, according to themselves.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Everyone claims to oppose war, even those who start it.
- In plain terms
- War leaders often claim they want peace while starting conflicts.
- What can you take from it?
- Proclaiming peace is easy even for warmongers.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who benefits from war?
- Is peace always desired?
Another view
It ignores those genuinely pacifist.
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