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“Resort to force in the Great War (I) failed to bring tranquillity. Victory and defeat alike were sterile. That lesson the world should have learned.” quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt
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“Resort to force in the Great War (I) failed to bring tranquillity. Victory and defeat alike were sterile. That lesson the world should have learned.”

Franklin D. Roosevelt

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Forceful war tactics failed to bring peace; both victory and defeat left emptiness.

In simple terms: War force yields hollow outcomes.

Key Takeaway

Seek diplomatic solutions.

Themes

war peace violence

Mood

somber thoughtful

Type

historical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • conflict resolution
  • military strategy
  • post‑war reconstruction

Key Concepts

political science history

Questions to Reflect On

  • What alternatives to force exist?
  • How can peace be built after conflict?
A Different Perspective

Force may cause further suffering.

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