Quote by John Kenneth Galbraith

War remains the decisive human failure.

War remains the decisive human failure.

Summary

This quote suggests that war is synonymous with human failure. It implies that the resort to warfare reveals a lack of diplomacy, compromise, and peaceful problem-solving abilities. War is seen as the ultimate and tragic manifestation of humanity's inability to resolve conflicts without violence. This concise statement highlights the destructive nature of war and implies that finding non-violent means to resolve disputes is the key to avoiding this failure.

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By John Kenneth Galbraith

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