Break Quote by Albert Camus
“When a war breaks out, people say: "It's too stupid; it can't last long." But though a war may well be "too stupid," that doesn't prevent its lasting. Stupidity has a knack of getting its way; as we should see if we were not always so much wrapped up in ourselves.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Myth of Sisyphus, 1942
War persists despite being deemed foolish; human ego fuels conflict.
In simple terms: War continues because we ignore our own selfishness.
Key Takeaway
Question our assumptions about conflict.
Themes
war
human nature
ego
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- education
- media analysis
Key Concepts
philosophy
political critique
self‑awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does ego shape societal decisions?
- Can humility prevent wars?
A Different Perspective
War is complex; not just stupidity.
![“After all the time we [people] spent saying look, war is a stupid way to solve stuff - oh, you're not trying to solve stuff. You're trying to make money.” quote by David Crosby](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/193/david-crosby-8990_looks_after-all-the-time-we-people-spent-sayin_2806482.jpg)
