But what they fought each other for I could not well make out.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Southey admits confusion about the motives behind a specific conflict.
- In plain terms
- I do not understand why they fought.
- What can you take from it?
- Question unclear motives.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do conflicts start?
- Does understanding matter?
Another view
Sometimes motives are irrelevant.
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