Gamble Quote by H. G. Wells
““A time will come when a politician who has wilfully made war and promoted international dissension will be as sure of the dock and much surer of the noose than a private homicide. It is not reasonable that those who gamble with men's lives should not stake their own.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: The War of the Worlds Radio Broadcast, 1938
War‑making politicians will eventually face the same justice they impose on others, even more surely than a murderer.
In simple terms: Politicians who cause war will be judged harsher than killers.
Key Takeaway
Expect accountability for those who gamble with lives.
Themes
justice
politics
war
responsibility
Mood
cautious
critical
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- public policy debates
- legal reforms
- international negotiations
- media analysis
Key Concepts
ethical accountability
power dynamics
moral hazard
Questions to Reflect On
- Can societies truly hold powerful leaders accountable?
- What mechanisms can ensure equal justice?
A Different Perspective
The quote assumes a moral order that may not exist in reality.
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