Skip to content

When human beings live together, conflict is inevitable…

“When human beings live together, conflict is inevitable. War is not.” quote by Daisaku Ikeda
Download Open image
“When human beings live together, conflict is inevitable. War is not.”

Daisaku Ikeda

About This Quote

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

Human coexistence inevitably brings conflict, but war is a chosen, not unavoidable, escalation.

In simple terms: Living together leads to conflict, but war is optional.

Key Takeaway

Choose peace over war.

Themes

conflict war human nature

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical political

When to use this quote

  • international relations
  • community building
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

sociology peace studies political theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • What choices prevent conflict from becoming war?
  • How can societies cultivate nonviolent dispute mechanisms?
A Different Perspective

War is often driven by power interests, not mere inevitability.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More by Daisaku Ikeda

Explore all 237 Daisaku Ikeda quotes

More Conflict quotes

Browse all 3,969 Conflict quotes