Citizens Quote by Ernest Hemingway
““I believe that all the people who stand to profit by a war and who help provoke it should be shot on the first day it starts by accredited representatives of the loyal citizens of their country who will fight it.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Letter to a friend, 1930s
Advocates immediate violent action against war profiteers by loyal citizens
In simple terms: War profiteers should be eliminated quickly by citizens
Key Takeaway
Eliminate war profiteers early
Themes
war
morality
justice
politics
Mood
angry
determined
Type
political
controversial
When to use this quote
- political activism
- journalism
- public policy
- legal action
Key Concepts
propaganda
militarism
civic duty
Questions to Reflect On
- What are ethical alternatives to violent retribution?
- How can societies hold profiteers accountable without bloodshed?
A Different Perspective
Violence may undermine rule of law and due process
