Africa Quote by Alexandra Fulller
““No one starts a war warning that those involved will lose their innocence - that children will definitely die and be forever lost as a result of the conflict; that the war will not end for generations and generations, even after cease-fires have been declared and peace treaties have been signed. No one starts a war that way, but they should. It would at least be fair warning and an honest admission: even a good war - if there is such a thing - will kill anyone old enough to die.””
About This Quote
It argues that wars are often launched without warning of their catastrophic human cost, suggesting that honest disclosure would be more ethical.
In simple terms: Wars should be announced with full impact warnings.
Key Takeaway
Demand transparency before conflict.
Themes
war
ethics
human cost
Mood
somber
critical
Type
ethical
political
When to use this quote
- military planning
- public debate
Key Concepts
moral responsibility
conflict communication
Questions to Reflect On
- Should leaders be obligated to reveal war consequences?
- Can any war be truly justified?
A Different Perspective
Full disclosure may deter necessary actions.
