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Compelled Quote by Carl von Ossietzky

“The hellish instruments of war must be smoked out while there is still peace. The Trade Union Movement must be compelled not to allow their old resolutions to fade in the files.” quote by Carl von Ossietzky
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“The hellish instruments of war must be smoked out while there is still peace. The Trade Union Movement must be compelled not to allow their old resolutions to fade in the files.”

Carl von Ossietzky

About This Quote

Source Speech: International Peace Conference, 1935

War’s tools must be eliminated while peace lasts; unions must prevent old resolutions from being forgotten.

In simple terms: Stop war tools and keep peace promises alive.

Key Takeaway

Act before peace fades.

Themes

peace war labor activism

Mood

urgent hopeful

Type

political activist

When to use this quote

  • policy advocacy
  • union meetings
  • peace education

Key Concepts

Disarmament collective memory

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies sustain peace?
  • What role should unions play in peace?
A Different Perspective

Peace can be fragile and easily lost.

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