Quote by Blaise Pascal

Can anything be stupider than that a man has the right to kill me because he lives on the other side of a river and his ruler has a quarrel with mine, though I have not quarrelled with him?

Can anything be stupider than that a man has the right to ki

Summary

This quote questions the validity and absurdity of war and violence. It highlights the irrationality of conflicts between nations or rulers where individuals are willing to kill each other despite having no personal animosity or disagreement. It questions the idea that someone can claim the right to harm another person purely based on political disputes or territorial boundaries. Ultimately, it prompts reflection on the senselessness and unjustifiable nature of war based on nationalistic loyalties.

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Patriotism Man Rights Stupidity Killing

By Blaise Pascal

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