Party Quote by Anonymous
“In times of peace, the war party insists on making preparation for war. As soon as prepared for, it insists on making war.”
About This Quote
Source Unknown source, possibly modern proverb
Peaceful times breed preparation for conflict, and once prepared, conflict becomes inevitable.
In simple terms: Preparation can lead to war.
Avoid unnecessary militarization.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- government policy
- international relations
- community safety
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards prevent preparation from becoming aggression?
- How can societies maintain peace without over‑preparing?
Preparation may be misused to justify aggression.