Controversies Quote by José Saramago
““Such insignificant differences as a few hundred years here or there were the motive for long, long controversies, both public and academic, which almost always resulted in the violent breakup of personal relationships and even in mortal enmities.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Stone Raft by José Saramago, 1986
Minor chronological differences sparked endless disputes, destroying friendships and even leading to deadly feuds.
In simple terms: Small time gaps caused big fights and broken bonds.
Key Takeaway
Beware letting trivialities fuel conflict.
Themes
history
conflict
relationships
religion
power
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
historical
When to use this quote
- Academic debates
- family feuds
- political rhetoric
- legal disputes
Key Concepts
Chronology
identity
colonialism
social division
Questions to Reflect On
- What underlying motives drive these conflicts?
- How can we prioritize common humanity over trivial differences?
A Different Perspective
Such disputes often ignore deeper systemic issues beyond dates.
