Fighting Quote by Henry Vaughan
“As men are killed by fighting, the truth is lost in disputing.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Night, 1650
War kills men, but conflict also obscures truth.
In simple terms: Fighting hides truth.
Key Takeaway
Seek truth beyond conflict.
Themes
war
truth
communication
philosophy
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- journalism
- diplomacy
- conflict resolution
- education
Key Concepts
poetry
metaphysics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does conflict distort facts?
- What alternatives to fighting can uncover truth?
A Different Perspective
Peace may not always reveal truth.
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![“The only regret I have in my career, is my managers wanted a big payday, and I wanted four or five more fights before going in with [Larry] Holmes. That would have made all the difference.” quote by Gerry Cooney](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d63/gerry-cooney-20863_bigs_the-only-regret-i-have-in-my-career-is-m_1534.jpg)
