Aggression Quote by Jimmy Carter
“History teaches, perhaps, very few clear lessons. But surely one such lesson learned by the world at great cost is that aggression, unopposed, becomes a contagious disease.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks at the 1990 United Nations General Assembly, 1990
Aggression left unchecked spreads like a disease, causing widespread harm and conflict.
In simple terms: Unopposed aggression spreads like disease.
Key Takeaway
Address aggression early.
Themes
conflict
human nature
history
politics
Mood
concerned
serious
Type
political
historical
When to use this quote
- international diplomacy
- community leadership
- education curricula
- media reporting
Key Concepts
social contagion
power dynamics
ethical responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies detect early signs of aggression?
- What role does education play in preventing aggression?
A Different Perspective
Aggression may be rooted in complex causes not easily solved by simple condemnation.
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