Dreamer Quote by Rudyard Kipling
“War is an ill thing, as I surely know. But 'twould be an ill world for weaponless dreamers if evil men were not now and then slain.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Gods of the Copy", 1910
War is terrible, yet without it, evil may flourish; conflict can be a necessary evil to curb greater harm.
In simple terms: War is bad but sometimes seen as necessary.
Key Takeaway
Consider peaceful alternatives.
Themes
ethics
conflict
human nature
Mood
serious
thoughtful
Type
ethical
political
When to use this quote
- political policy
- international relations
- personal values
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
just war theory
moral dilemmas
Questions to Reflect On
- When is violence justified?
- What non‑violent solutions exist?
A Different Perspective
Violence often creates more problems than it solves.
