Abandoning Quote by Arthur Henderson
“It has become impossible to give up the enterprise of disarmament without abandoning the whole great adventure of building up a collective peace system.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: League of Nations Assembly, 1935
Disarmament is essential; abandoning it undermines the broader goal of collective peace.
In simple terms: Giving up disarmament ruins peace efforts.
Key Takeaway
Protect disarmament to sustain peace.
Themes
peace
disarmament
collective security
political commitment
Mood
concerned
hopeful
determined
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- diplomatic negotiations
- UN peacekeeping
- arms control treaties
- public policy debates
Key Concepts
international relations
security studies
conflict resolution
Questions to Reflect On
- How can nations balance disarmament with security needs?
- What incentives encourage collective peace building?
A Different Perspective
Disarmament alone may not guarantee peace without broader cooperation.
