Quote by Henry David Thoreau

What is human warfare but just this; an effort to make the laws of God and nature take sides with one party.

What is human warfare but just this; an effort to make the l

Summary

This quote implies that human warfare is essentially an attempt to manipulate or align the laws of God and nature to favor one particular side in a conflict. It suggests that parties involved in warfare try to manipulate moral and natural principles to justify their actions and gain an advantage over their enemies. It presents warfare as an unfortunate distortion of divine laws and natural order, highlighting the desire to bend these universal truths in favor of human objectives and ambitions.

By Henry David Thoreau

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