Quote by Ellen Key

Everything, everything in war is barbaric... But the worst barbarity of war is that it forces men collectively to commit acts against which individually they would revolt with their whole being.

Everything, everything in war is barbaric... But the worst b

Summary

This quote highlights the brutal reality of war and the moral dilemma it poses. It suggests that war brings out the darkest and most inhumane aspects of human beings, where acts of brutal violence become normalized. However, the quote's central point is that what makes war truly barbaric is its ability to coerce individuals into committing acts that go against their own conscience. It emphasizes the conflict between personal morality and the collective pressure to conform to the exigencies of war.

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By Ellen Key

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