Power of god Quote by Tonny K. Brown
““Once I made weapons carved from stone, I tied the weight to a wooden handle, a club to break the bones of my enemy. Then I became wiser... and sharpened the stone to a point and then fastened it to a stick; my arrow. I bent wood and hitched string to it; my bow. I kill my enemy with skill Then I became wiser... and made weapons forged from steel and took care to sharpen the blade of my sword. I kill my enemy with a stroke. Then I became wiser... and made the rifle that would, by exploding gunpowder, shoot balls of lead faster than the eye could see. I kill my enemy with but the pull of a trigger. Then I became wiser... and I built flying machine that could transport bombs to drop over the homes of my enemy. I kill my enemy from the sky. Then I became wiser... and created the drone, now I can guide a plane by remote control from one country and kill my enemy in another. I am a proficient killer Then I became wiser... and I found a way to split the atom and found the power of God hidden within. I kill the ground, scorch the sky, pollute the wind and kill my enemy with the push of a button. Then I became wiser... And I found that there is nothing more foolish than a "Wise Man of War””
About This Quote
The passage chronicles humanity’s technological evolution in warfare, each advancement claimed as wisdom, yet culminating in a warning that the ultimate “Wise Man of War” is foolish.
In simple terms: Each weapon’s sophistication is mistaken for wisdom, leading to greater destruction.
Question progress in weaponry.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- military strategy
- policy making
- education
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines true wisdom in conflict?
- How can societies prioritize peace over technological arms races?
The progress in weapons does not equate to moral wisdom.