All time Quote by Friedrich Durrenmatt
“Politics at all times lead to bloody wars, and not only politics, but also religions as well as social and economic systems of alltimes are spattered with blood. Invariably the big ones devoured the little ones, and the little ones the tiny ones.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Visit, Friedrich Dürrenmatt, 1956
All human systems—political, religious, social, economic—inevitably cause violence, with larger powers devouring smaller ones.
In simple terms: Power structures breed bloodshed and oppression.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and resist systemic violence.
Themes
politics
religion
economics
violence
power
oppression
Mood
critical
somber
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- grassroots movements
- peacebuilding
- education
- legal safeguards
Key Concepts
bloodshed
dominance cycles
systemic exploitation
historical patterns
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies protect the vulnerable from dominant forces?
- What reforms can break cycles of domination?
A Different Perspective
Complex causes of conflict may be oversimplified.
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