The towers are gone now, reduced to bloody rubble, along with all hopes for Peace in Our Time, in the United States or any other country. Make no mistake about it: We are At War now - with somebody - and we will stay At War with that mysterious Enemy for the rest of our lives.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A tragic event destroys hope for peace, signaling a permanent state of conflict.
- In plain terms
- Peace is gone and war will last a long time.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept that conflict may be a permanent reality.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is peace ever truly possible?
- How do you cope with loss?
Another view
Predicting perpetual war can become a self-fulfilling prophecy.
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