Quote by Havelock Ellis

There is nothing that war has ever achieved we could not better achieve without it.

There is nothing that war has ever achieved we could not bet

Summary

This quote suggests that the benefits or outcomes of war can always be accomplished through other means, without resorting to armed conflict. It highlights the belief that war, despite its historical prominence, is not necessary or effective in solving problems or achieving goals. Essentially, the quote challenges the notion that war is the only way to achieve certain objectives and encourages seeking alternative paths to achieve similar or better outcomes.

By Havelock Ellis

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