Army Quote by Alfred Nobel
“My dynamite will sooner lead to peace than a thousand world conventions. As soon as men will find that in one instant, whole armies can be utterly destroyed, they surely will abide by golden peace.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Nobel's 1900 address on peace, 1900
A powerful weapon can deter war by showing its destructive capacity, encouraging lasting peace.
In simple terms: Destructive power can enforce peace.
Key Takeaway
Use deterrence responsibly.
Themes
peace
deterrence
war
technology
ethics
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- international negotiations
- defense policy
- disarmament
- peace activism
Key Concepts
mutually assured destruction
peace theory
military ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- Can fear of destruction truly sustain peace?
- What ethical limits exist for using destructive power?
A Different Perspective
Deterrence may provoke arms races.
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