Blind Quote by Jimmy Carter
“For me personally and for most other Americans, this commitment to peace and diplomacy does not imply a blind or total pacifism. There are times when war is justified, and for many centuries the moral criteria for violence have been carefully delineated.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the Nation on Foreign Policy, Jimmy Carter, 1978
Peace and diplomacy are essential, but not at the expense of all conflict; war can be morally justified under strict criteria.
In simple terms: Peace is vital, yet war can be justified sometimes.
Balance diplomacy with moral thresholds for war.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- government negotiations
- military interventions
- humanitarian crises
- defense planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is war morally permissible?
- How can leaders ensure war meets ethical standards?
Blind pacifism ignores real threats and can endanger security.