The sun, the moon and the stars would have disappeared long ago... had they happened to be within the reach of predatory human hands.
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There is nothing that war has ever achieved that we could not better achieve without it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
War is an ineffective means of achieving goals that could be better reached through peaceful methods.
This quote by Havelock Ellis underscores the futility of war as a tool for progress. It suggests that the outcomes typically associated with conflict could be attained more effectively through dialogue, understanding, and cooperation, highlighting the importance of peace in achieving social and personal advancements.
Themes
WarPeaceUnderstandingConflictProgress
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about conflict resolution, one might say, 'Remember, there is nothing that war has ever achieved that we could not better achieve without it.'
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