Quote by Socrates

Wars and revolutions and battles are due simply and solely to the body and its desires. All wars are undertaken for the acquisition of wealth; and the reason why we have to acquire wealth is the body, because we are slaves in its service.

Wars and revolutions and battles are due simply and solely t

Summary

This quote suggests that conflicts such as wars, revolutions, and battles stem from the desires and needs of the human body. It argues that all wars are initiated in the pursuit of wealth, and our constant need to acquire wealth is driven by the fact that we are enslaved to our bodies. In other words, our physical needs and desires ultimately lead to struggles for resources and power, resulting in various forms of conflict.

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By Socrates

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