We discovered that peace at any price is no peace at…
““We discovered that peace at any price is no peace at all...that life at any price has no value whatever; that life is nothing without the privileges, the prides, the rights, the joys that make it worth living and also worth giving...and that there is something more hideous, more atrocious than war or than death; and that is to live in fear.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Peace bought at any cost loses its value; living in fear is worse than war
In simple terms: Peace without value is empty; fear is worse than war
Key Takeaway
Seek peace that respects dignity, avoid fear‑driven existence
Themes
peace
value
fear
Mood
somber
hopeful
Type
ethical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- conflict resolution
- social activism
Key Concepts
humanitarianism
ethics
war studies
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “peace at any price” mean to you?
- How can societies avoid living in fear?
A Different Perspective
Peace may be compromised by political interests