Peace Quote by Dwight David Eisenhower
“Every gun that's made, every warship launched, every rocket fired, signifies a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and not clothed. This world in arms...is spending the genius of its scientists, the sweat of its laborers,”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Farewell Address, 1961
War consumes resources that could feed the hungry and clothe the cold.
In simple terms: War steals resources from those in need.
Prioritize peace over armament.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- military budgeting
- public advocacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies balance defense and humanitarian needs?
- What alternatives exist to costly weapons?
Peace may be compromised by security concerns.