Life Quote by Terry Pratchett
““Now we have travelled a hundred million steps from the Datum, we are finding life systems entirely unlike our own - and yet we still find war. Must it always be so?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The War of Worlds” (fictional) by Terry Pratchett, 2020
Even after vast progress, humanity still discovers war; is conflict inevitable?
In simple terms: Even after progress, war persists.
Key Takeaway
Question the inevitability of conflict.
Themes
war
progress
human nature
Mood
thought‑provoking
skeptical
Type
fiction
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- conflict resolution
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
political theory
anthropology
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives societies to war despite advancement?
- Can peace be sustained in a changing universe?
A Different Perspective
It may oversimplify complex causes of war.
