--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: And, what is more, we know how an…" description: "\"“And, what is more, we know how an all-consuming passion for freedom in the world never fails to lead to conflicts and wars which are no less consuming..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/155/jean-paulhan-246772_freedom_and-what-is-more-we-know-how-an-all-cons_318163.jpg" --- # And, what is more, we know how an all-consuming passion… ![“And, what is more, we know how an all-consuming passion for freedom in the world never fails to lead to conflicts and wars which are no less consuming.” quote by Jean Paulhan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/155/jean-paulhan-246772_freedom_and-what-is-more-we-know-how-an-all-cons_318163.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/155/jean-paulhan-246772_freedom_and-what-is-more-we-know-how-an-all-cons_318163.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/155/jean-paulhan-246772_freedom_and-what-is-more-we-know-how-an-all-cons_318163.jpg) > ““And, what is more, we know how an all-consuming passion for freedom in the world never fails to lead to conflicts and wars which are no less consuming. ”” Jean Paulhan ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Intense desire for freedom inevitably fuels conflict, as the pursuit of liberty can become a consuming force leading to war. **In simple terms:** Freedom's passion can cause wars. Key Takeaway Balance freedom with responsibility. Themes freedom war passion conflict human nature Mood reflective serious Type Freedom:1 War:1 Consuming Passion:1 Freedom World:0 Wars Consuming:0 Passion Freedom:0 When to use this quote - political activism - peacebuilding - education Key Concepts political theory philosophy psychology Questions to Reflect On - Can freedom be pursued without conflict? - What limits prevent passion from becoming war? A Different Perspective Unchecked passion may ignore the costs of war. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Freedom](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/freedom/) [War](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/war/) ## Related quotes > [Be yourself. 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