Quote by John Milton

For what can war, but endless war, still breed?

For what can war, but endless war, still breed?

Summary

This quote questions the purpose and consequences of war. It implies that war only leads to the perpetuation of more conflict, suggesting that it has no real solution but rather produces a cycle of continuous violence. The quote alludes to the idea that war begets war, serving as a reflection on the futility of engaging in armed conflicts and the notion that the inherent nature of war is to generate infinite warfare rather than resolving underlying issues.

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