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War in men's eyes shall be A monster of iniquity In the…

“War in men's eyes shall be A monster of iniquity In the good time coming. Nations shall not quarrel then, To prove which is the stronger; Nor slaughter men for glory's sake; - Wait a little longer.” quote by Charles Mackay
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“War in men's eyes shall be A monster of iniquity In the good time coming. Nations shall not quarrel then, To prove which is the stronger; Nor slaughter men for glory's sake; - Wait a little longer.”

Charles Mackay

About This Quote

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

Future peace will end wars, but humanity must endure a period of suffering before harmony emerges.

In simple terms: Peace will come after a painful transition.

Key Takeaway

Patience and hope for a better future.

Themes

peace war humanity hope future transition

Mood

hopeful reflective optimistic

Type

poetic prophetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • post‑war reconstruction
  • global diplomacy
  • social reform
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

philosophy sociology optimism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What steps can we take now to hasten peace?
  • How do we cope with current hardships?
A Different Perspective

Idealistic view may overlook lingering conflicts.

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