Art of war Quote by M.A. Lossl
““Sometimes time can play tricks. One moment it idles by, an hour can seem a lifetime, such as when sitting by the river at dusk watching the bats snatching insects above the limpid waters; the breaching fish causing ringed ripples and a satisfying plop. Other times, time flashes by in an immodest fashion. So it is with the start of war. First time quivers with the last strum of a wonderful peace, the note holding in the air, mysterious and haunting, filling the listener with awe. Then, with a rising crescendo the terror starts with uncouth haste; with a boom the listener is shaken from their reverie and delivered into the servitude, of an ear-shattering cacophony.””
About This Quote
Time can feel both slow and fast, mirroring the sudden shift from peace to war.
In simple terms: Time feels slow or fast; peace can turn to war.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate calm moments, prepare for sudden change.
Themes
time perception
war
peace
nature
sound
Mood
contemplative
dramatic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditation
- watching nature
- strategic planning
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
conflict studies
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you experience time’s elasticity?
- What signs indicate a shift from peace to conflict?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may oversimplify complex causes of war.
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