Avoiding Quote by George C. Marshall
“There has been considerable comment over the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to a soldier. I am afraid this does not seem as remarkable to me as it quite evidently appears to others. I know a great deal of the horrors and tragedies of war. ... The cost of war in human lives is constantly spread before me, written neatly in many ledgers whose columns are gravestones. I am deeply moved to find some means or method of avoiding another calamity of war.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Nobel Peace Prize, 1950s (hypothetical)
The speaker questions the merit of honoring a soldier with a peace prize, highlighting war’s human cost and yearning for peace.
In simple terms: Questioning a peace award to a soldier, stressing war’s tragedy.
Key Takeaway
Seek true peace, not symbolic gestures.
Themes
war
peace
morality
human cost
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- military honors
- peace negotiations
- war memorials
Key Concepts
ethical reflection
peace advocacy
Questions to Reflect On
- Can symbolic awards change war realities?
- What actions truly prevent conflict?
A Different Perspective
Peace awards may overlook deeper systemic issues.
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