I came here as a practical man, to talk, not simply on the…
“I came here as a practical man, to talk, not simply on the question of peace and war, but to treat another question which is of hardly less importance - the enormous and burdensome standing armaments which it is the practice of modern Governments to sustain in time 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.
Discussing peace, we must also address the heavy burden of maintaining armaments in peacetime.
In simple terms: War costs persist in peace.
Key Takeaway
Question military spending.
Themes
peace
military spending
government policy
war
economics
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- budget planning
- policy reform
- public debate
- peace advocacy
Key Concepts
political theory
defense economics
Questions to Reflect On
- Should peacetime armies be reduced?
- What alternatives exist for security?
A Different Perspective
Changing entrenched defense interests is difficult.