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“Perhaps wars weren't won anymore. Maybe they went on forever. Maybe it was another Hundred Years' War.” quote by Ernest Hemingway
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“Perhaps wars weren't won anymore. Maybe they went on forever. Maybe it was another Hundred Years' War.”

Ernest Hemingway

About This Quote

Source Novel: A Farewell to Arms, 1929

War may have ended, but conflict persists indefinitely, resembling a prolonged Hundred Years' War.

In simple terms: War continues endlessly like a long war.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge ongoing conflicts and seek resolution.

Themes

history war conflict endurance

Mood

thoughtful somber

Type

historical political

When to use this quote

  • diplomacy
  • conflict resolution
  • historical analysis
  • peacebuilding

Key Concepts

prolonged war historical cycles peace efforts

Questions to Reflect On

  • What modern conflicts feel endless?
  • How can societies break cycles of war?
A Different Perspective

Historical analogies may oversimplify complex modern conflicts.

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