Get involved Quote by Doris Lessing
“I wonder why do wars suddenly start and suddenly stop, and why do we Brits and you Americans get involved in some of them and not in others? Is it possible that the arms manufacturers quietly foment wars without us knowing? Dropping bombs is a very profitable business for them. Gore Vidal was talking about this the other day, and he made a lot of sense. Whenever American policy seems inscrutable, he said, remember the military-industrial complex. He's the one who should have been President.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing War and Industry, 2018
The speaker questions why wars start and stop, suggesting arms makers profit and influence conflicts, echoing the military‑industrial complex critique.
In simple terms: War may be driven by profit motives of arms makers.
Key Takeaway
Question hidden profit motives in war.
Themes
war
politics
economics
media
ethics
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- policy analysis
- journalism
- activism
Key Concepts
military‑industrial complex
propaganda
geopolitics
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports covert arms‑maker influence?
- How can citizens reduce profit‑driven war?
A Different Perspective
Complex motives may be oversimplified.
