Massacre Quote by Paul Valery
“War: a massacre of people who don't know each other for the profit of people who know each other but don't massacre each other.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “War and Massacre”, 1913
War is a massacre of strangers for profit of those who know each other but avoid killing each other.
In simple terms: War kills strangers for profit of acquaintances.
Question the economics of war.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- peace activism
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What incentives drive war?
- How can we break this cycle?
Profit motives can be complex.