Arrogant Quote by Dwight D. Eisenhower
“The hope of the world is that wisdom can arrest conflict between brothers. I believe that war is the deadly harvest of arrogant and unreasoning minds. And I find grounds for this belief in the wisdom literature of Proverbs. It says in effect this: Panic strikes like a storm and calamity comes like a whirlwind to those who hate knowledge and ignore their God.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Wisdom and Conflict, 1955
Wisdom can prevent conflict; war stems from arrogance and irrationality, as warned by Proverbs.
In simple terms: Wisdom stops wars; arrogance causes them.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate humility and seek knowledge.
Themes
peace
wisdom
conflict
humility
knowledge
Mood
hopeful
serious
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- diplomacy
- education
- leadership
- policy making
Key Concepts
arrogance
irrationality
proverbs
moral teaching
Questions to Reflect On
- What role does humility play in preventing war?
- How can societies promote wisdom over arrogance?
A Different Perspective
War also involves economic and political factors beyond individual arrogance.
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