Quote by Antoine De SaintExupery

Are wars... anything but the means whereby a nation's problems are set, where creation is stimulated -- there you have adventure. But there is no adventure in heads-or-tails, in betting that the toss will come out of life or death. War is not an adventure. It is a disease. It is like typhus.

Are wars... anything but the means whereby a nation's proble

Summary

This quote by French philosopher-activist Albert Camus highlights his belief that wars shouldn't be perceived as thrilling adventures, but rather as destructive diseases. Camus argues that wars arise from a nation's problems and may temporarily stimulate innovation and resourcefulness, creating an illusion of adventure. However, he firmly asserts that this perception is flawed, as war can cause immense suffering and destruction, akin to a disease like typhus. In this concise statement, Camus challenges the glorification of war and urges us to recognize its devastating and dehumanizing effects instead.

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