Age Quote by John F. Kennedy
“We prefer world law in the age of self-determination to world war in the age of mass extermination.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Inaugural Address, John F. Kennedy, 1961
Advocates global governance based on self‑determination rather than conflict driven by mass violence.
In simple terms: Prefer law over war.
Key Takeaway
Support peaceful international cooperation.
Themes
peace
self‑determination
law
conflict
governance
Mood
hopeful
serious
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- diplomacy
- UN negotiations
- peace treaties
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
political theory
human rights
international law
Questions to Reflect On
- How can self‑determination be enforced globally?
- What mechanisms prevent war in practice?
A Different Perspective
Idealistic view may underestimate power of entrenched interests.
