Quote by Gertrude Stein

That is what war is and dancing it is forward and back, when one is out walking one wants not to go back the way they came but in dancing and in war it is forward and back.

That is what war is and dancing it is forward and back, when

Summary

This quote describes the similarities between war and dancing, emphasizing the constant movement and fluctuation experienced in both activities. While walking, one typically avoids retracing their steps. However, in war and dancing, the essence lies in the repetitive nature of moving forward and then back. The comparison highlights how both war and dancing involve a strategic and rhythmic back-and-forth motion, symbolizing the inherent uncertainties, challenges, and fluidity associated with these pursuits.

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