Gold Quote by Archibald MacLeish
“As things are now going the peace we make, what peace we seem to be making, will be a peace of oil, a peace of gold, a peace of shipping, a peace in brief.without moral purpose or human interest.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: The Peace of Commerce, 1930s
The quote critiques peace built on material wealth and trade, lacking moral purpose or human concern.
In simple terms: Peace driven by profit lacks humanity.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize ethical values over profit.
Themes
peace
economics
ethics
materialism
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
political
When to use this quote
- policy making
- business negotiations
- environmental agreements
- human rights advocacy
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- What values should guide peacebuilding?
- Can profit and morality coexist?
A Different Perspective
Economic interests often dominate moral considerations.
