Care Quote by Alexander Pope
“What Tully said of war may be applied to disputing: "It should be always so managed as to remember that the only true end of it is peace." But generally true disputants are like true sportsmen,--their whole delight is in the pursuit; and the disputant no more cares for the truth than the sportsman for the hare.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Dunciad, 1728
War and dispute should be managed with the goal of peace, yet participants often enjoy the conflict itself more than seeking truth.
In simple terms: Disputes are often about the game, not the truth.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize peace over the thrill of argument.
Themes
peace
conflict
truth
competition
ethics
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- diplomacy
- legal negotiations
- team sports
- academic debates
Key Concepts
philosophy
political theory
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you shift focus from winning to achieving peace?
- What incentives encourage truth over sport?
A Different Perspective
The desire for competition can undermine the pursuit of genuine resolution.
