Children Quote by Dan Simmons
“War must never be a condition but, rather, a temporary scourge which we suffer as a child does a fever, knowing that health follows the long night of pain and that peace is health.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Hyperion, 1989
War is portrayed as a fleeting, painful illness, implying peace is a state of health to be restored.
In simple terms: War is a temporary sickness; peace is health.
Key Takeaway
Seek lasting peace, not just temporary truces.
Themes
war
peace
humanity
healing
Mood
somber
hopeful
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- political negotiations
- post‑conflict reconstruction
- personal trauma healing
Key Concepts
conflict theory
philosophy of peace
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true peace look like?
- How can societies heal after war?
A Different Perspective
Peace may be elusive despite intentions.
