Father, father We don't need to escalate. You see, war is not the answer For only love can conquer hate. You know we've got to find a way To bring some lovin' here today.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- War is rejected as a solution; love is proposed as the path to end conflict.
- In plain terms
- We don't need war; love is the only way to fix hate.
- What can you take from it?
- Love resolves conflict better than force.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you respond to aggression?
- Is love a practical strategy?
Another view
Idealism may fail against entrenched political or military interests.
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