Army Quote by Alfred Nobel
![“Perhaps my dynamite plants will put an end to war sooner than your [pacifist] congresses. On the day two army corps can annihilate each other in one second all civilized nations will recoil from war in horror.” quote by Alfred Nobel](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2b8/alfred-nobel-17134_army_perhaps-my-dynamite-plants-will-put-an-e_1266313.jpg)
“Perhaps my dynamite plants will put an end to war sooner than your [pacifist] congresses. On the day two army corps can annihilate each other in one second all civilized nations will recoil from war in horror.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Nobel's address on peace, 1900s
He suggests that powerful weapons could end war by making its devastation too horrific to contemplate.
In simple terms: Powerful weapons might deter war through fear.
Key Takeaway
Consider the paradox of deterrence.
Themes
war
technology
deterrence
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- military strategy
- public discourse
Key Concepts
peace studies
military ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- Can fear of destruction truly prevent conflict?
- What ethical limits exist for such weapons?
A Different Perspective
Deterrence can also provoke arms races.
![“I can't imagine that I would be asked that by the president-elect [Donald Trump], or then-president [Barack Obama]. But it's - I'm very clear. I voted for the change that put the Army Field Manual in place as a member of Congress. I understand that law very, very quickly and am also deeply aware…” quote by James Mattis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/761/james-mattis-9515_army_i-can-t-imagine-that-i-would-be-asked-th_3990.jpg)
