Skip to content

Death Quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt

“War is young men dying and old men talking” quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt
Download Open image
““War is young men dying and old men talking””

Franklin D. Roosevelt

About This Quote

Source Speech: 1942 Radio Broadcast, 1942

Critiques war as a cycle where youth fight and elders discuss.

In simple terms: War = young die, old talk.

Key Takeaway

Question the purpose and cost of conflict.

Themes

war generational conflict politics

Mood

somber thoughtful

Type

historical political

When to use this quote

  • military policy
  • peace movements
  • education
  • public discourse

Key Concepts

history ethics political science

Questions to Reflect On

  • What alternatives exist to resolve disputes?
  • How can societies honor veterans while preventing war?
A Different Perspective

May oversimplify complex geopolitical causes.

3.2 out of 5 (5 ratings)

More by Franklin D. Roosevelt

Explore all 521 Franklin D. Roosevelt quotes

More Death quotes

Browse all 39,133 Death quotes