Fighting Quote by T.H. White
““No. There is one fairly good reason for fighting--and that is, if the other man starts it. You see, wars are a wickedness, perhaps the greatest wickedness of a wicked species. They are so wicked that they must not be allowed. When you can be perfectly certain that the other man started them, then is time when you might have a sort of duty to stop him.””
About This Quote
War is condemned as a profound moral evil, but a duty may arise to intervene when the other party initiates conflict.
In simple terms: War is wicked; stop it if provoked.
Key Takeaway
Moral duty to halt unjust aggression.
Themes
war
ethics
duty
conflict
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- international diplomacy
- self‑defense scenarios
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
Practical Applications
- Establish clear rules of engagement
- Promote conflict de‑escalation mechanisms
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it justified to intervene in another’s war?
- How can we reliably determine the initiator of conflict?
A Different Perspective
The premise assumes clear identification of the aggressor, which is often ambiguous.
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