Friendship Quote by Walter Scott
““Let him who will not proffer’d peace receive, Be sated with the plagues which war can give: And well thy hatred of the peace is known, If now thy soul reject the friendship shown. Hoole’s Tasso.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Lay of the Last Minstrel, 1805
Those who reject peace invite war’s suffering; hatred of peace reveals inner conflict.
In simple terms: Rejecting peace leads to war’s pain.
Key Takeaway
Seek peace before conflict escalates.
Themes
war
peace
hatred
conflict
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
literary
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- international diplomacy
- conflict resolution
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
human nature
consequences of aggression
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives a person to reject peace?
- How can societies heal after prolonged conflict?
A Different Perspective
Peace may be unattainable in some contexts.
