I heard somebody say that the war ended today, but everybody knows it's going still.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People claim the war ended, but the speaker insists it continues regardless.
- In plain terms
- Someone said the war ended today, but everyone knows it is still going.
- What can you take from it?
- Official announcements may not match reality.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who benefits when the war ends?
- What does ending really mean?
Another view
It speaks in generalities without specifying which conflict.
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