Available Quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt
“Peace, like war, can succeed only where there is a will to enforce it, and where there is available power to enforce it.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: State of the Union, 1939
Peace requires both the will and the power to enforce it, similar to war.
In simple terms: Peace needs will and power to be effective.
Key Takeaway
Build both resolve and capacity for peace.
Themes
peace
power
will
enforcement
Mood
serious
determined
Type
political
strategic
When to use this quote
- treaty negotiations
- conflict prevention
- defense policy
- peacekeeping missions
Key Concepts
political science
international relations
Questions to Reflect On
- How can nations balance will and power?
- What safeguards prevent misuse of power?
A Different Perspective
Power without will leads to empty promises; will without power is ineffective.
