The civilised keep alive The territorial war... Erase the race that claim the place And say we dig for ore, Or dangle devils in a bottle And push them from the pull of the Bush.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Civilized nations continue wars and exploit resources while blaming others.
- In plain terms
- Rich countries start wars and take resources.
- What can you take from it?
- Critique how powerful groups justify conflict.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who benefits from war?
- Why do nations fight?
Another view
It oversimplifies complex geopolitical dynamics.
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