A weapon is a device for making your enemy change his mind.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The purpose of a weapon is to force an opponent to reconsider their position.
- In plain terms
- A weapon makes your enemy think again.
- What can you take from it?
- Weapons are tools to change minds.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does force change minds?
- What is the real purpose of weapons?
Another view
Weapons often fail to change minds and escalate conflict.
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