War: a massacre of people who don't know each other for…
“War: a massacre of people who don't know each other for the profit of people who know each other but don't massacre each other.”
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 a massacre of strangers for profit of those who know each other but avoid killing each other.
In simple terms: War kills strangers for profit of acquaintances.
Question the economics of war.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- peace activism
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What incentives drive war?
- How can we break this cycle?
Profit motives can be complex.