Defeat Quote by Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr
“May the United Nations ever be vigilant and potent to defeat the swallowing up of any nation, at any time, by any means-by armies with banners, by force or by fraud, by tricks or by midnight treachery.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: United Nations Assembly, 1949
Advocates for a strong, vigilant UN to prevent any nation’s subjugation by force or deceit.
In simple terms: UN must stay strong to stop any nation’s takeover.
Key Takeaway
Support a powerful, watchful UN.
Themes
peace
security
sovereignty
international law
Mood
urgent
determined
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- global crises
- humanitarian interventions
Key Concepts
deterrence
collective security
diplomacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can the UN balance sovereignty with intervention?
- What mechanisms ensure UN vigilance?
A Different Perspective
May be overly idealistic given geopolitical realities.
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