you want peace, prepare for war.” His expression is…
““you want peace, prepare for war.” His expression is serious, and I wonder what his story is. “What does that mean?” “It means you fight. Anything worth having in this life, you fight to get. And you don’t stop fighting until you get it.””
About This Quote
Source Quote: Unknown Source, 20th century
Peace requires preparation for conflict; to obtain valuable things, one must be willing to fight and persist until success.
In simple terms: To achieve something valuable, be ready to fight and not give up.
Key Takeaway
Prepare, fight, and persist for what you value.
Themes
conflict
determination
perseverance
strategy
Mood
determined
serious
motivational
Type
advice
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- political activism
- personal goals
- business negotiations
Key Concepts
military doctrine
psychology of motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- Is fighting always necessary to achieve your goals?
- When might negotiation be more effective than conflict?
A Different Perspective
Violence may not be the only path; nonviolent methods can also achieve goals.