Approach Quote by Frederic Raphael
“At last, after innumerable glamorous and frightful years, mankind approaches a war which is totally predictable from beginning to end.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Book of Revelation, 1976
Humanity is heading toward an inevitable, fully foreseeable war.
In simple terms: War seems unavoidable and predictable.
Prepare for peace, not war.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy planning
- peace activism
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions can prevent a predicted war?
- Can history be changed?
Predictability may be overstated; human agency matters.