Wars will remain while human nature remains. I believe in…
“Wars will remain while human nature remains. I believe in my soul in cooperation, in arbitration; but the soldier's occupation we cannot say is gone until human nature is gone.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human conflict persists as long as innate selfishness exists, though cooperation is possible when people choose arbitration over violence.
In simple terms: War continues while selfishness remains.
Key Takeaway
Promote arbitration over conflict.
Themes
war
human nature
cooperation
arbitration
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political negotiations
- community mediation
- international diplomacy
Key Concepts
philosophy
conflict resolution
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Can societies reduce conflict without changing human nature?
- What incentives encourage arbitration?
A Different Perspective
Human nature may change slowly, limiting immediate impact of arbitration.