Quote by Ambrose Bierce
Battle, n., A method of untying with the teeth a political knot that would not yield to the tongue.
Summary
This quote humorously suggests that sometimes, discussions and debates about political matters can become so complicated and unresolvable that they resemble a tangled knot. When words and arguments fail to untie the knot, the quote playfully suggests that resorting to a "battle" or conflict may be the only way to find a solution. It implies that in certain situations, action and force may triumph over verbal communication in resolving staunch political disagreements.