Aggression Quote by Glenn Greenwald
“[I]t's impossible to evade the fact that Endless War will inevitably degrade the citizenry of the country that engages in it. A country which venerates its military above all other institutions, which demands that its soldiers be spoken of only with religious-like worship, and which continuously indoctrinates its population to believe that endless violence against numerous countries is necessary and just - all by instilling intense fear of the minorities who are the target of that endless violence - will be a country filled with citizens convinced of the virtues and nobility of aggression.”
About This Quote
Source Article: “The Endless War” by Glenn Greenwald, 2020
War that glorifies the military and demonizes minorities creates a society that glorifies aggression and fear.
In simple terms: Militarism fuels aggression and fear.
Question the glorification of war.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- national policy
- public opinion
- education curricula
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the costs of a militarized culture?
- How can societies resist fear‑based propaganda?
Such narratives can justify human rights abuses.