Language Quote by Dwight D. Eisenhower
“I feel impelled to speak today in a language that in a sense is new-one which I, who have spent so much of my life in the military profession, would have preferred never to use. That new language is the language of atomic warfare.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Farewell Address, Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1961
He warns that the destructive power of nuclear weapons creates a new, terrifying language that humanity must confront.
In simple terms: Nuclear weapons change how we think about war.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and prevent nuclear escalation.
Themes
war
technology
ethics
Mood
anxious
serious
Type
political
historical
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- military strategy
- public education
- international negotiations
Key Concepts
deterrence
mutually assured destruction
peacekeeping
Questions to Reflect On
- How does language shape our perception of danger?
- What steps can reduce nuclear threats?
A Different Perspective
The quote may overstate the inevitability of nuclear conflict.
