War

War- a series of battles waged between two foes, resulting in destruction and a great loss of life.

However, a torrent of flame, upon flooding a forest, leaves more than mere ash and silence. The ash will nourish a new generation of plants, which will thrive once more in the serenity of silence.

Thus, war can also be a productive force, as has spawned many great thinkers, creators, and technologies.