It doesn’t take a declaration, or an invasion, to start a war, all it takes is an ‘us’ and a ‘them.’ And a spark.

Ada Palmer
It doesn’t take a declaration, or an invasion, to start...
It doesn’t take a declaration, or an invasion, to start...
It doesn’t take a declaration, or an invasion, to start...
It doesn’t take a declaration, or an invasion, to start...
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"It doesn't take a declaration, or an invasion, to start a war, all it takes is an ‘us’ and a ‘them.’ And a spark," is a quote that refers to the invention of the atomic bomb in 1945. Before that, wars had been fought with armies on land and sea. With the invention of the atomic bomb, warfare changed dramatically; no longer would soldiers need to mobilize in preparation for war; they could now be dropped in from the sky. This quote relates to the method by which war is started.

Through something as simple as an "us" and a "them," everything can change. Also, with just a spark or a small disagreement, everything can turn into a war.

Source: Seven Surrenders

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