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“This is war, human.” Mab’s voice was cold and remorseless. “It is either kill or be destroyed ourselves.” quote by Julie Kagawa
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““This is war, human.” Mab’s voice was cold and remorseless. “It is either kill or be destroyed ourselves.””

Julie Kagawa

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Iron Fey, 2010

War forces harsh choices: survive by killing or be destroyed.

In simple terms: War demands brutal survival choices.

Key Takeaway

Seek alternatives before resorting to violence.

Themes

conflict survival morality

Mood

tense dramatic

Type

philosophical narrative

When to use this quote

  • military training
  • post‑apocalyptic scenarios
  • personal crises
  • fictional narratives

Key Concepts

war ethics human nature

Questions to Reflect On

  • What non‑violent options could exist in such a scenario?
  • How does this reflect real‑world wartime dilemmas?
A Different Perspective

Violence may not always be the only path.

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