To contemplate war is to think about the most horrible of human experiences.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Thinking about war is equated with considering the worst human experiences.
- In plain terms
- War is the worst human experience.
- What can you take from it?
- War causes immense suffering.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is all war avoidable?
- How do we prevent this horror?
Another view
While true, it does not address self-defense scenarios.
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