The quicker humanity advances, the more important it is to be the one who deals the first blow.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker suggests aggression is necessary as humanity progresses.
- In plain terms
- The faster we move, the more you should hit first.
- What can you take from it?
- Advancement can be seen as requiring aggressive initiation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is a preemptive strike justified?
- How does progress relate to aggression?
Another view
This logic can escalate conflicts unnecessarily.
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