Absurdity Quote by Golda Meir
““I'm sure that someday children in schools will study the history of the men [sic] who made war as you study an absurdity. They'll be shocked, just as today we're shocked with cannibalism.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview, 1970s
Future generations will study war makers as absurdities, shocked like they are by cannibalism today.
In simple terms: War will be seen as absurd, shocking future students.
Teach peace to avoid repeating horrors.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education
- policy making
- media narratives
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we teach history without glorifying violence?
- What lessons can prevent future conflicts?
May oversimplify complex causes of war.