The United States, as the world knows, will never start a…
“The United States, as the world knows, will never start a war. We do not want a war. We do not now expect a war. This generation of Americans has already had enough - more than enough - of war and hate and oppression. We shall be prepared if others wish it. We shall be alert to try to stop it. But we shall also do our part to build a world of peace where the weak are safe and the strong are just. We are not helpless before that task or hopeless of its success. Confident and unafraid, we labor on - not toward a strategy of annihilation but toward a strategy of peace.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Calls for proactive peacebuilding, urging preparedness against war while striving for a just world where the weak are protected and the strong act fairly.
In simple terms: Build peace, protect the weak, ensure justice.
Promote peace and justice through vigilance.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- international diplomacy
- military readiness
- civil rights activism
- community safety
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies stay vigilant without fostering fear?
- What actions best protect the weak?
Peace may require difficult compromises.