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War is the great scavenger of thought
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"War is the great scavenger of thought"

- Ismail Kadare

About this Quote

This quote by Ismail Kadare speaks to the harmful power of war and also its capability to eat and get rid of the thoughts of those influenced by it. Battle is a powerful force that can interrupt and damage the lives of those included, leaving them with little time or energy to consider anything else. Battle can also be a fantastic diversion from the more crucial concerns of life, such as the quest of understanding and understanding. War can be a terrific scavenger of idea, eating the moment as well as power of those included and leaving them with little opportunity to think about anything else. Battle can likewise be a fantastic destroyer of concepts, as it can bring about the destruction of publications, collections, and also other sources of knowledge. Battle can also lead to the destruction of societies, leaving those affected with little to no understanding of their very own history or culture. War can be a great scavenger of idea, leaving those influenced with little chance to consider anything else.

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Ismail Kadare This quote is written / told by Ismail Kadare somewhere between January 28, 1936 and today. He was a famous Novelist from Albania. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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