Enough Quote by Curtis LeMay
“If you kill enough of them, they stop fighting.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Military Strategy Lecture, 1965
Excessive killing ends conflict but at moral cost.
In simple terms: Violence can force peace.
Key Takeaway
Consider ethical limits.
Themes
war
ethics
strategy
Mood
somber
critical
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- policy making
- military planning
Key Concepts
realpolitik
morality
Questions to Reflect On
- Is violence ever justified?
- What alternatives exist?
A Different Perspective
Peace achieved through force is unstable.
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