Any Quote by Jose Eduardo Dos Santos
“Our goal is not to crush the enemy at any price, but to make it realize that it is illegal to take up arms to overthrow a democratically elected government.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: State of the Nation, Angola, 2005
Violence is illegal; the goal is to expose the illegitimacy of armed rebellion against a democratic government.
In simple terms: Armed revolt is unlawful.
Key Takeaway
Promote lawful, peaceful political change.
Themes
politics
law
peace
Mood
serious
urgent
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- elections
- civil protests
- peace negotiations
- policy reform
Key Concepts
political theory
human rights
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies deter violent coups?
- What role does international law play?
A Different Perspective
Peaceful change can be slow and contested.
