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What is human warfare but just this an effort to make the laws of God and nature take sides with one party
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"What is human warfare but just this; an effort to make the laws of God and nature take sides with one party"

- Henry David Thoreau

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Henry David Thoreau's quote suggests that human warfare is an effort to control the laws of God and nature to favor one side. He indicates that people are trying to control the laws of deep space to gain an advantage in a dispute. This quote suggests that humans are trying to utilize their power to acquire a benefit in a dispute, rather than depending on the natural order of things. Thoreau's quote suggests that humans are trying to manipulate the laws of the universe to acquire a benefit in a dispute, which is ultimately futile. He indicates that human beings need to instead depend on the natural order of things and accept the outcome of a dispute, rather than attempting to manipulate the laws of God and nature to favor one side. This quote serves as a tip that human beings should not attempt to control the laws of deep space, but instead accept the outcome of a conflict and proceed.

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Henry David Thoreau This quote is written / told by Henry David Thoreau between July 12, 1817 and May 6, 1862. He was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 190 other quotes.

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