Quote by H. L. Mencken

War will never cease until babies begin to come into the world with larger cerebrums and smaller adrenal glands.

War will never cease until babies begin to come into the wor

Summary

This quote suggests that war will continue as long as human nature remains the same. It implies that conflict and aggression are deeply ingrained in our biology, specifically referencing the size of the brain and adrenal glands. The larger cerebrum is associated with higher cognitive abilities and rational thinking, whereas smaller adrenal glands are linked to reduced levels of stress hormones. Therefore, the quote suggests that war may persist until humans evolved to be more rational and less prone to violence from birth.

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By H. L. Mencken

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