Able Quote by Jean-Claude Juncker
“I have always considered it to be a minor miracle that after the war, people in Europe's border regions were able to forget everything and, in accordance with the slogan "Never Again War," develop a program that still works today.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: European Council Meeting, 2015
Post‑war Europe managed to move beyond conflict, creating lasting institutions despite past horrors.
In simple terms: Europe rebuilt peace after war.
Support enduring peace structures.
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When to use this quote
- policy making
- education
- cultural exchange
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies sustain peace?
- What role do institutions play?
Peace can be fragile without vigilance.