HeraclitusWar is father of all, and king of all. He renders some gods, others men; he makes some slaves, others free.
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The Quote by John Milton, “War is father of all, and king of all”, is a well-known saying. It was written in the seventeenth century in his poem entitled "Paradise Lost". In this quote, Milton states that war produces rewards for both sides. On one hand, it gives the winners immense power and strength which they use to oppress their enemies.
War also produces the losers who must give up their freedom to win it back. The quote by Milton indicates that war leaves its mark on everyone.
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