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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…” quote by Tonny K. Brown
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““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””

Tonny K. Brown

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.

Key Takeaway

Question progress in weaponry.

Themes

war technology wisdom destruction

Mood

cautionary critical

Type

philosophical political

When to use this quote

  • military strategy
  • policy making
  • education
  • public discourse

Key Concepts

ethical responsibility humanity innovation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What defines true wisdom in conflict?
  • How can societies prioritize peace over technological arms races?
A Different Perspective

The progress in weapons does not equate to moral wisdom.

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