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![“Bellum ita suscipiatur, ut nihil aliud nisi pax quaesita videatur. [La guerra debe emprenderse de tal manera que parezca que sólo se busca la paz.] CICERÓN, DE OFFICIIS, 1,23, 80.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f25/anonymous-1_quote_bellum-ita-suscipiatur-ut-nihil-aliud-ni_2962473.jpg)
““Bellum ita suscipiatur, ut nihil aliud nisi pax quaesita videatur. [La guerra debe emprenderse de tal manera que parezca que sólo se busca la paz.] CICERÓN, DE OFFICIIS, 1,23, 80.””
About This Quote
War should be undertaken only to appear as if seeking peace.
In simple terms: War must seem like a quest for peace.
Key Takeaway
Question the true motives behind war.
Themes
war ethics
peace façade
political strategy
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- policy analysis
- historical wars
- public justification
Key Concepts
classical philosophy
Cicero’s rhetoric
Questions to Reflect On
- When does war truly serve peace?
- How can peace be pursued without war?
A Different Perspective
Might be idealistic rather than realistic.
