Government Quote by Keir Hardie
“War is the mass murder of workers. When workers refuse to obey the calls of their governments, there will be no more war.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Labour Party Rally, 1913
War is driven by workers' obedience to governments; refusing obedience could end war.
In simple terms: War stems from workers obeying governments.
Key Takeaway
Resist unjust authority to prevent war.
Themes
war
workers
obedience
government
peace
activism
Mood
determined
urgent
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- labor unions
- civil disobedience
- peace protests
Key Concepts
political theory
class struggle
nonviolence
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions can workers take to oppose war?
- How can societies reduce reliance on military solutions?
A Different Perspective
Workers may lack power to resist without organization.
