If we were bees, ants, or Lacedaemonian warriors, to whom personal fear does not exist and cowardice is the most shameful thing in the world, warring would go on forever. But luckily we are only men — and cowards.
— Erwin Schrodinger Modern

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A witty and cynical observation on human nature and conflict.

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Mid 20th century

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Humorous

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https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/12686-if-we-were-bees-ants-or-lacedaemonian-war…

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