Birth Quote by Benazir Bhutto
“Military dictatorship is born from the power of the gun, and so it undermines the concept of the rule of law and gives birth to a culture of might, a culture of weapons, violence and intolerance.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: International conference on democracy, 1996
Dictatorship arises when force replaces law, fostering a culture of violence and intolerance.
In simple terms: Power of guns erodes law and creates violence.
Guard against militarization of politics.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- civil society activism
- education on civic rights
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies strengthen legal institutions?
- What role does civil education play?
It may overlook economic or social drivers of authoritarianism.