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"The savages don't have atom bombs"

- Friedrich Durrenmatt

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This quote by Friedrich Durrenmatt is a plain pointer of the power imbalance between the supposed "civil" and also "savage" societies. It indicates that the "savages" are at a disadvantage due to the fact that they do not have access to one of the most powerful tool of the contemporary age: the atom bomb. This quote is a pointer of the power dynamics in between the two teams, and how the "civil" cultures have the upper hand as a result of their access to advanced modern technology. It also acts as a warning of the prospective consequences of such an imbalance, as the "savages" may be incapable to defend themselves against the destructive power of the atom bomb. The quote is a reminder of the demand for a more equitable circulation of power and resources in order to guarantee the safety and also safety of all cultures.

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Friedrich Durrenmatt This quote is written / told by Friedrich Durrenmatt between January 5, 1921 and December 14, 1990. He was a famous Author from Switzerland. The author also have 43 other quotes.

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