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William Shakespeare

Jika perang menghasilkan inovasi, mengapa kita tidak berperang tiap hari?

Oh, what a ponderous question doth thou bring to mine ears: if warfare doth beget innovation, then why we not engage in battle each and every day? Nay, dear mortal, for the repercussions of such a course would surely lead to our own downfall. For while conflict may spur the mind to think and create, it also brings forth destruction and chaos in its wake. Is it truly worth sacrificing the peace and harmony of our souls for the fleeting spark of brilliance that may arise from the crucible of war? Methinks not, for true innovation stems not from the crucible of conflict, but from the fertile ground of peace and unity. Let us not be seduced by the siren song of war, but instead strive to cultivate a world where creativity and innovation may flourish without the stain of blood upon our hands. Let us seek to create, not destroy, and in so doing, transcend the limitations of our mortal existence.