Antiwar Quote by Lois McMaster Bujold
“War is not its own end, except in some catastrophic slide into absolute damnation. It's peace that's wanted. Some better peace than the one you started with.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Curse of Chalion, 2001
War is destructive; true peace is the ultimate goal, surpassing any flawed peace we start with.
In simple terms: War destroys, peace is the aim.
Key Takeaway
Seek lasting peace over temporary victories.
Themes
war
peace
morality
consequences
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- policy making
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
ethical philosophy
political theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What does a better peace look like?
- How can we prevent war from becoming inevitable?
A Different Perspective
Peace may be idealistic, hard to achieve.
