America Quote by Charles Lindbergh
“I know I will be severely criticized by the interventionists in America when I say we should not enter a war unless we have a reasonable chance of winning.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 1936 Interview, Charles Lindbergh
Advocating restraint, war only when success is likely.
In simple terms: Only fight wars you can win.
Key Takeaway
Assess war justification.
Themes
military ethics
political strategy
interventionism
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
philosophical
strategic
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- military planning
- public discourse
- international relations
Key Concepts
realpolitik
risk assessment
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines a reasonable chance?
- Who decides the threshold?
A Different Perspective
May ignore moral obligations to prevent aggression.
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