Quote by Herodotus

Civil strife is as much a greater evil than a concerted war effort as war itself is worse than peace.

Civil strife is as much a greater evil than a concerted war

Summary

This quote suggests that civil strife, such as internal conflicts and division within a country, is an even greater evil than a collective war effort. It implies that the destruction caused by a war is significant, but the damage caused by internal conflicts is even worse. Additionally, it suggests that the absence of conflict and the presence of peace are preferable to both war and civil strife, indicating that peaceful coexistence should be the ultimate goal for any society.

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