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“Unlike, say, witch-burning, slavery, and apartheid, which were once taken for granted and are now officially outlawed, war is still with us.” quote by Adam Hochschild
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““Unlike, say, witch-burning, slavery, and apartheid, which were once taken for granted and are now officially outlawed, war is still with us.””

Adam Hochschild

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

War persists while other injustices have been abolished, highlighting its entrenched presence.

In simple terms: War continues despite other crimes being outlawed.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and address the roots of ongoing conflict.

Themes

war injustice history human rights

Mood

somber critical

Type

political historical

When to use this quote

  • politics
  • education
  • peacebuilding

Key Concepts

systemic violence social change

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes war harder to eradicate?
  • How can societies prevent future wars?
A Different Perspective

Ending war requires more than legal bans.

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