Broccoli Quote by Maria V. Snyder
““But they fight in the name of the creator." "I don't care if they fight in the name of broccoli. The goal remains the same.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: "The Healer's Keep" by Maria V. Snyder, 2015
Violence justified by any cause, even trivial ones, reveals the same underlying aggression.
In simple terms: Fighting over any cause shows the same aggression.
Key Takeaway
Question motives behind conflict.
Themes
conflict
morality
religion
absurdity
human nature
Mood
skeptical
reflective
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- debates on moral justification
- examining personal biases
- peacebuilding initiatives
Key Concepts
justification of violence
symbolic causes
irrational aggression
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do people cling to symbolic causes?
- How does trivializing cause affect conflict?
A Different Perspective
Violence can be rationalized absurdly; the core issue remains aggression.
