Quote by Henry Kissinger
The superpowers often behave like two heavily armed blind men feeling their way around a room, each believing himself in mortal peril from the other, whom he assumes to have perfect vision.
Summary
This quote illustrates the precarious nature of the power dynamic between superpowers. It suggests that these nations, like blind men, act cautiously and fearfully, perceiving each other as an imminent threat despite their own inability to accurately gauge the situation. The metaphor reminds us that superpowers operate on imperfect information and are driven by a sense of constant danger, which can lead to unpredictability and tension in their interactions.
Topics
War
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