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“Long before the terrifying potential of the arms race was recognized, there was a widespread instinctive abhorrence of nuclear weapons, and a strong desire to get rid of them.” quote by Joseph Rotblat
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“Long before the terrifying potential of the arms race was recognized, there was a widespread instinctive abhorrence of nuclear weapons, and a strong desire to get rid of them.”

Joseph Rotblat

About This Quote

Source Speech: Anti‑Nuclear Advocacy, 1970s

Early recognition of nuclear weapons' horror led to strong anti‑war sentiment and calls for disarmament.

In simple terms: People instinctively feared nuclear weapons and wanted them gone.

Key Takeaway

Support disarmament efforts.

Themes

peace war disarmament

Mood

serious reflective hopeful

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • policy debates
  • peace rallies
  • educational curricula

Key Concepts

nuclear ethics human instinct

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives moral opposition to weapons?
  • How can societies overcome fear?
A Different Perspective

Complex geopolitics can hinder disarmament.

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