Quote by R. Buckminster Fuller

War is the ultimate tool of politics.

War is the ultimate tool of politics.

Summary

This quote suggests that war is the most powerful instrument used in the realm of politics. It implies that, when diplomacy and negotiations fail, leaders or nations may resort to armed conflict to achieve their desired goals. War, according to this perspective, involves the manipulation of power dynamics and serves as a decisive means to shape political outcomes. Essentially, the quote underscores the significant role that warfare plays in politics, indicating it as the extreme solution to advance one's political agenda or exert control over another party.

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