History Quote by Walter Parker Stacy
“It would be almost unbelievable, if history did not record the tragic fact that men have gone to war and cut each other's throats because they could not agree as to what was to become of them after their throats were cut”
About This Quote
Source Book: Unknown, historical commentary
People fight wars and kill each other because they cannot agree on post‑war outcomes.
In simple terms: Disagreements over the future cause violence.
Seek common ground before conflict.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- negotiations
- peacebuilding
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies plan post‑conflict futures?
- What mechanisms prevent post‑war disputes?
History shows many wars end without resolution.