Quote by Napoleon Hill

War grows out of the desire of the individual to gain advantage at the expense of his fellow man.

War grows out of the desire of the individual to gain advant

Summary

This quote suggests that war is a result of an individual's selfish ambition to benefit themselves by exploiting others. It implies that the root cause of conflicts and wars lies in the human nature of seeking personal advantage, often at the cost of harming others. Furthermore, this statement implies that war does not arise from collective motives or necessities, but rather from the self-centeredness of individuals prioritizing their personal gains over the well-being and harmony of society as a whole.

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