The Cylon War is long over, yet we must not forget the…
![“The Cylon War is long over, yet we must not forget the reasons why so many sacrificed so much in the cause of freedom. The cost of wearing the uniform can be high, but... [very long pause] sometimes it's too high. You know, when we fought the Cylons, we did it to save ourselves from extinction…” quote by Ronald Moore](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/e23/ronald-moore-274382_battlestar-galactica_the-cylon-war-is-long-over-yet-we-must-n_2936692.jpg)
““The Cylon War is long over, yet we must not forget the reasons why so many sacrificed so much in the cause of freedom. The cost of wearing the uniform can be high, but... [very long pause] sometimes it's too high. You know, when we fought the Cylons, we did it to save ourselves from extinction. But we never answered the question "Why?" Why are we as a people worth saving? We still commit murder because of greed and spite, jealousy, and we still visit all of our sins upon our children. We refuse to accept the responsibility for anything that we've done, like we did with the Cylons. We decided to play God, create life. And when that life turned against us, we comforted ourselves in the knowledge that it really wasn't our fault, not really. You cannot play God then wash your hands of the things that you've created. Sooner or later, the day comes when you can't hide from the things that you've done anymore. ””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The war’s cost is high; humanity must confront why we fight, accept responsibility, and avoid playing God without consequences.
In simple terms: War demands moral reflection and accountability.
Key Takeaway
Question motives and accept responsibility.
Themes
war
ethics
responsibility
history
consequences
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
television dialogue
philosophical monologue
When to use this quote
- military ethics
- policy making
- public discourse
Key Concepts
philosophy of war
collective guilt
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives us to repeat past mistakes?
- How can societies enforce accountability?
A Different Perspective
War can be justified by some.