The nation that will insist upon drawing a broad line of demarcation between the fighting man and the thinking man is liable to find its fighting done by fools and its thinking by cowards.
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Another victory like that and we are done for.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects the idea that excessive or hollow victories can lead to defeat or downfall.
Pyrrhus of Epirus highlights the notion that winning at a great cost can be more damaging than losing. This statement suggests that one should evaluate the consequences of their actions and victories; if every win results in substantial losses, it may lead to overall failure. The quote serves as a cautionary principle about the nature of conflict and the true value of success.
Themes
VictoryDefeatCostConflictPhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about the importance of balanced success.
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