Antiquity Quote by Luo Guanzhong
““The world under heaven, after a long period of division, tends to unite; after a long period of union, tends to divide. This has been so since antiquity. ””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Luo Guanzhong, 14th century
History cycles between unity and division; after unity comes division, and vice versa.
In simple terms: History repeats cycles of unity and division.
Expect change after periods of stability.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- statecraft
- social movements
- conflict
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What current cycles can you observe?
- How can societies prepare for inevitable division?
Predicting exact timing is impossible.