The two World Wars came in part, like much modern literature and art, because men, whose nature is to tire of everything in turn, tired of common sense and civilization.

Summary

This quote suggests that the two World Wars, as well as modern literature and art, were born out of a weariness or disillusionment with common sense and the established norms of civilization. It implies that human nature, characterized by a tendency to become bored or fatigued with certain ideas or systems, played a significant role in these cataclysmic events. This perspective highlights a possible explanation for the destructive outcomes of war and the desire for more innovative and unconventional forms of expression in literature and art during the modern era.

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