I have been apt to think that there has never been, nor…
“I have been apt to think that there has never been, nor ever will be, any such thing as a good war, or a bad peace.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
War is never good and peace is never wholly bad; both have complex moral dimensions.
In simple terms: War isn’t good; peace isn’t perfect.
Recognize the nuance in conflict and resolution.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- diplomacy
- policy making
- personal disputes
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is war morally defensible?
- How can peace be improved?
War can be justified under certain conditions; peace can be fraught with injustice.