Good Quote by Benjamin Franklin
“There was never a good war, or a bad peace.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Letter to Peter Collinson, 1755
War inevitably brings destruction and suffering, while peace can be uneasy but preferable to conflict.
In simple terms: War is bad, peace is better.
Key Takeaway
Seek peaceful solutions over war.
Themes
war
peace
ethics
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- diplomacy
- conflict resolution
- public policy
- international relations
Key Concepts
Moral philosophy
political theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the costs of peace?
- How can we improve peace without compromising values?
A Different Perspective
Peace may involve compromise and injustice.
