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“All war is civil war, for it is always man against man, spilling his own blood, tearing out his own entrails.” quote by Fenelon Bonavides Neto
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““All war is civil war, for it is always man against man, spilling his own blood, tearing out his own entrails.””

Fenelon Bonavides Neto

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 essentially a civil conflict where humans turn against each other, causing mutual bloodshed and suffering.

In simple terms: War is man against man, causing mutual bloodshed.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the human cost of conflict.

Themes

war civil conflict humanity

Mood

somber reflective

Type

historical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • conflict resolution
  • peacebuilding
  • historical study

Key Concepts

philosophy violence psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why does war feel like a civil war?
  • How can we reduce mutual suffering?
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