Literary notes about dissension (AI summary)
Literary works often use the term "dissension" to denote internal conflict and division, whether within a nation, a family, or even a religious community. In historical narratives, dissension is portrayed as a catalyst for political upheaval and regime change ([1], [2]), while philosophical texts suggest it is an intrinsic part of human nature and societal evolution ([3]). The term also emerges in contexts of interpersonal and institutional strife, indicating how minor disagreements can escalate into profound discord ([4], [5]). Moreover, in both classical and modern writings, dissension frequently underlines the tension between the ideals of union and the realities of discord, revealing its complex role in shaping human affairs ([6], [7], [8]).
- And there was much dissension in that nation among themselves; they had deposed their king Osbert, and had admitted Aella, who had no natural claim.
— from The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle - Up to the present year the Law of the Constitution, owing to political dissension between the North and the South, has not been put into force.
— from Myths and Legends of China by E. T. C. Werner - Man’s will is for harmony; but nature knows better what is good for his species: her will is for dissension.
— from Perpetual Peace: A Philosophical Essay by Immanuel Kant - For a long while she could hardly believe that their dissension had arisen from a conversation so inoffensive, of so little moment to either.
— from Anna Karenina by graf Leo Tolstoy - Now join your hands, and with your hands your hearts, That no dissension hinder government.
— from The Complete Works of William Shakespeare by William Shakespeare - Foment intrigue and deceit, and thus sow dissension between the ruler and his ministers.
— from The Art of War by active 6th century B.C. Sunzi - During this year the dissension at home was not abated, and the war abroad was more desperate.
— from The History of Rome, Books 01 to 08 by Livy - The T’ang epoch (A.B. 618–907) was one of the resurrection of the arts of peace after a long period of dissension.
— from Myths and Legends of China by E. T. C. Werner
