Adventure Quote by Antoine de Saint-Exupery
“Are wars... anything but the means whereby a nation's problems are set, where creation is stimulated - there you have adventure. But there is no adventure in heads-or-tails, in betting that the toss will come out of life or death. War is not an adventure. It is a disease. It is like typhus.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Wind, Sand and Stars, 1939
War is a destructive disease, not an adventure; it arises from unresolved national issues.
In simple terms: War is harmful, not exciting.
Key Takeaway
Avoid glorifying conflict.
Themes
war
politics
human nature
conflict
Mood
somber
critical
Type
cautionary
reflective
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- peace activism
- historical analysis
- education curricula
Key Concepts
disease metaphor
societal pressure
adventure illusion
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives can resolve national problems peacefully?
- How does media shape perceptions of war?
A Different Perspective
War can sometimes be framed as necessary for change.
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