Reason will not decide at last; the sword will decide. The sword: an obsolete instrument of bronze or steel, formerly used to kill men, but here In the sense of a symbol.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Force often dictates final outcomes more than reason, with the sword symbolizing violence or conflict.
- In plain terms
- Violence decides outcomes, not reason.
- What can you take from it?
- Force often overrides logic.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does force prevail over reason?
- How do you respond to conflict?
Another view
Reason can sometimes prevail over force in modern societies.
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