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What does it mean?
The speaker laments that a promising individual has become the greatest tragedy in a family feud.
In plain terms
This boy's downfall is the saddest result of the war between brothers.
What can you take from it?
Family conflicts often destroy the most hopeful members.

Where it applies

  • feuds
  • civil war

Putting it to work

  • mediation
  • peace talks

Questions to consider

  • Who in your life is most at risk?

Another view

Sometimes the saddest outcomes are inevitable.

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