Quote by Ernest Hemingway

No weapon has ever settled a moral problem. It can impose a solution but it cannot guarantee it to be a just one.

No weapon has ever settled a moral problem. It can impose a

Summary

This quote emphasizes the limitations of using violence or force to address moral dilemmas. While weapons may be powerful tools to enforce a solution, they cannot ensure that the outcome will be fair or morally right. It highlights the distinction between a solution that is imposed by force and one that is arrived at through genuine moral reasoning and understanding. Ultimately, the quote reminds us that true justice and morality cannot be achieved solely through the use of weapons, but require deeper reflection and ethical considerations.

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