War creates its own intensity of hatred... You don't want to use force except as an absolute last resort.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- War creates intense hatred; force should be a last resort.
- In plain terms
- War fuels hatred and violence should only be used when absolutely necessary.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek peaceful solutions before resorting to force.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is force justified?
- How to reduce hatred after conflict?
Another view
Sometimes force is unavoidable to stop greater harm.
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