Book Quote by Mahatma Gandhi
“When there is war, the poet lays down the lyre, the lawyer his law reports, the schoolboy his books.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address on War, 1942
War redirects intellectuals from their crafts to survival, showing conflict's disruptive power.
In simple terms: War forces scholars, lawyers, students to abandon work.
Key Takeaway
Promote peace to protect intellectual pursuits.
Themes
peace
education
law
art
Mood
hopeful
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- schools
- courts
- creative studios
- public forums
Key Concepts
conflict impact
human rights
civil society
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies safeguard learning during crises?
- What roles can artists play in peacebuilding?
A Different Perspective
Peace is fragile and must be defended.
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