Courses Quote by Daniel Berrigan
“Because we want the peace with half a heart and half a life and will, the war, of course, continues, because the waging of war, by its nature, is total - but the waging of peace, by our own cowardice, is partial.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Anti‑War Lecture, 1970
Peace requires full commitment; half‑hearted efforts and fear‑driven cowardice sustain war.
In simple terms: Partial peace fuels war.
Key Takeaway
Commit wholly to peace.
Themes
war
peace
morality
commitment
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- political activism
- personal relationships
- community building
Key Concepts
Totality of effort
ethical responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true peace demand of you?
- How can you overcome cowardice in conflict?
A Different Perspective
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