Toga Quote by Margaret Mitchell
““Svi su ratovi sveti - rece - za one koji se u njima bore. Kad ljudi koji pokrecu ratove ne bi od njih napravili svetinje ko bi bio toliko lud da se tuce? Ali ma kakve bile krilatice koje besjednici dobacuju ludacima koji se tuku, ma kako plemenite svrhe oni pripisivali ratovima, rat uvijek ima samo jedan razlog. A taj razlog je novac. Svi ratovi su stvarno bili tuce oko novca. Ali je malo ljudi koji to shvataju. Njihove usi su tako pune trestanja truba, dobosa i lijepih rijeci besjednika, koji se uostalom ne micu iz kuca.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell, 1936
War is often portrayed as noble, but its true driver is profit, and most people are deaf to this truth.
In simple terms: War seems holy but is really about money; many ignore it.
Key Takeaway
Recognize profit motives behind conflict.
Themes
war
greed
illusion
truth
Mood
cynical
reflective
Type
analytical
critical
When to use this quote
- political analysis
- media literacy
- peace activism
- historical study
Key Concepts
political economy
propaganda
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence shows profit as a cause of war?
- How can societies expose hidden motives?
A Different Perspective
Not all wars are driven by money; ideology can also play a role.
