Quote by Michel de Montaigne

The same reason that makes us chide and brawl and fall out with any of our neighbors, causeth a war to follow between Princes.

The same reason that makes us chide and brawl and fall out w

Summary

This quote suggests that the petty conflicts and disagreements that occur between individuals in everyday life mirror the causes of larger conflicts between nations and rulers. It implies that the same human nature responsible for creating tensions and disputes on a personal level eventually escalates into full-scale wars between rulers and nations. The quote points to a common underlying factor in both scenarios, highlighting the inherent inclination towards disagreement and conflict that exists in human nature.

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