true wars are never won
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker asserts that genuine conflict has no real victors.
- In plain terms
- Real wars do not end in victory.
- What can you take from it?
- Conflict often destroys everyone involved.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is there ever a true winner in war?
- What does it mean to win a battle?
Another view
Some defensive conflicts are necessary for survival.
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