Victory attained by violence is tantamount to a defeat, for it is momentary.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Victory achieved through violence is temporary and ultimately amounts to defeat. True lasting success cannot be built on force.
- In plain terms
- Violent victories do not last and are not real wins.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek lasting solutions over forceful short-term wins.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is a violent win truly a victory?
- What makes a victory lasting?
Another view
Some believe force is sometimes necessary to achieve immediate security.
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