When the cost of war exceeds its gain, the wise ruler returns to negotiation.
“When the cost of war exceeds its gain, the wise ruler returns to negotiation.” It suggests that a rational leader recognises when war is no longer worth its cost and…
Concessions
Concessions are compromises or allowances made during a negotiation or disagreement, where one side gives up something to reach an agreement.
Everything is grey
“Everything is grey” suggests that reality is rarely divided into clear categories of good and evil, right and wrong, friend and enemy. Instead, most decisions, actors, and outcomes exist in…
Emancipation
Emancipation means the act of being set free from legal, social, or political restrictions, or the process of gaining freedom and independence.
Dehumanization
Dehumanization means denying or stripping a person or group of their human qualities, such as dignity, empathy, or individuality, by portraying them as inferior, dangerous, or less than human.
When Power Becomes Justice
“The strong do what they can, and the weak suffer what they must.” “The mighty is right”