Attendant Quote by Wole Soyinka
“A war, with its attendant human suffering, must, when that evil is unavoidable, be made to fragment more than buildings: It must shatter the foundations of thought and re-create. Only in this way does every individual share in the cataclysm and understand the purpose of sacrifice.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Man Who Never Died, 1975
War must shatter old thinking, forcing individuals to confront sacrifice and its purpose.
In simple terms: Conflict forces deep mental change and shared sacrifice.
Key Takeaway
Embrace transformation through hardship.
Themes
war
sacrifice
thought
Mood
somber
thoughtful
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- military service
- social upheaval
- personal crisis
- revolutionary movements
- post‑war reconstruction
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies rebuild after mental foundations are shattered?
- What personal sacrifices are necessary for collective change?
A Different Perspective
War’s destruction can also create lasting trauma.
