Defeat Quote by Barack Obama
“Torture is how you create enemies, not how you defeat them.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 2015 White House Remarks on Human Rights, Barack Obama
Torture creates adversaries rather than eliminating them, undermining security goals.
In simple terms: Torture makes enemies, not enemies.
Avoid torture to prevent creating more foes.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- military training
- policy making
- international law negotiations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives to torture are effective?
- How does torture affect long‑term security?
May be seen as idealistic in extreme conflict.