We no longer demand anything, we want war.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- We no longer seek anything; we want war.
- In plain terms
- Our demand is now simply for war.
- What can you take from it?
- War can become an end in itself.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why might societies gravitate toward war?
- What alternatives exist to conflict?
Another view
It offers no constructive solution.
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