Army Quote by Frederick Stanley Maude
“Our armies do not come into your cities and lands as conquerors or enemies, but as liberators. Your wealth has been stripped of you by unjust men... The people of Baghdad shall flourish under institutions which are in consonance with their sacred laws.”
About This Quote
Liberating forces aim to restore justice, yet historical narratives may differ on motives and outcomes.
In simple terms: Liberators claim justice, but narratives differ.
Key Takeaway
Critically assess claims of liberation.
Themes
history
justice
liberation
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
historical
political
When to use this quote
- military
- diplomacy
- humanitarian aid
Key Concepts
colonialism
politics
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports true liberation?
- How do local perspectives differ?
A Different Perspective
Liberation can mask ulterior motives.
![“To me, that ugliness, that grotesqueness - that's the essence [of life]. That's where you realize, it's not about all the consonance and the harmony. It's all the parts that are wrong that help explain why we're drawn to something - what the mystery is - just as much as the beautiful things.” quote by Carrie Brownstein](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a1a/carrie-brownstein-1580_beautiful_to-me-that-ugliness-that-grotesqueness-t_1087725.jpg)
![“I can't imagine that I would be asked that by the president-elect [Donald Trump], or then-president [Barack Obama]. But it's - I'm very clear. I voted for the change that put the Army Field Manual in place as a member of Congress. I understand that law very, very quickly and am also deeply aware…” quote by James Mattis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/761/james-mattis-9515_army_i-can-t-imagine-that-i-would-be-asked-th_3990.jpg)
