The Battle is endless...we who babble and froth at the mouth have been at it since eternity.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Human conflict is perpetual and often irrational, rooted in eternal nature.
- In plain terms
- Fighting never stops and we act foolishly.
- What can you take from it?
- Conflict is innate and endless.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is conflict inevitable?
- How do you stop the fray?
Another view
It overlooks periods of genuine peace.
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