All things that are Made for our general uses are at war,- Even we among ourselves.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Even things made to work together can conflict with each other.
- In plain terms
- People created to coexist often fight.
- What can you take from it?
- Conflict exists even among those meant to cooperate.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we conflict?
- How can we work better together?
Another view
Cooperation is possible with effort.
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