Antiwar Quote by Dwight D. Eisenhower
“This world in arms is not spending money alone. It is spending the sweat of its laborers, the genius of its scientists, the hopes of its children.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Farewell Address, Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1961
War costs more than money; it consumes human effort, intellect, and future hopes.
In simple terms: War drains people’s energy and dreams.
Consider the hidden costs of conflict.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- budget planning
- policy making
- public debate
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the long‑term societal impacts of war?
- How can societies mitigate the human toll of conflict?
Focusing only on financial cost overlooks human suffering.