Quote by Omar Bradley

We've learned how to destroy, but not to create; how to waste, but not to build; how to kill men, but not how to save them; how to die, but seldom how to live.

We've learned how to destroy, but not to create; how to wast

Summary

This quote portrays the imbalance in human knowledge and behavior, highlighting our focus on destructive actions rather than constructive ones. It points out that we excel in destruction and waste, but lack the ability to create, build, and save lives. It suggests that we possess the knowledge of killing and dying, but fail in understanding how to truly live. It critiques the priorities of society and urges us to broaden our understanding and abilities beyond destruction and death, emphasizing the importance of learning to create, build, save, and live to the fullest.

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