There never has been a war yet which, if the facts had…
“There never has been a war yet which, if the facts had been put calmly before the ordinary folk, could not have been prevented ... The common man, I think, is the great protection against war.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
If facts are clearly presented to the public, war could be avoided; an informed populace protects peace.
In simple terms: Clear facts to public prevent war.
Promote transparent information sharing.
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When to use this quote
- education campaigns
- policy debates
- community meetings
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you ensure facts are accurate?
- What channels best reach ordinary people?
Misinformation can still spread.