Climate Quote by Dwight D. Eisenhower
“... we have been warned by the power of modern weapons, that peace may be the only climate possible for human life itself ... There must be law, steadily invoked and respected by all nations, for without law, the world promises only such meager justice as the pity of the strong upon the weak.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Farewell Address, Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1961
Modern weapons threaten humanity, so lasting peace requires universal law and respect for justice.
In simple terms: Peace needs law to protect humanity.
Promote global legal frameworks.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- diplomacy
- conflict resolution
- policy making
- human rights advocacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can nations enforce shared laws?
- What role does power play in shaping peace?
Law alone cannot prevent all conflict; enforcement is uneven.