Agreement Quote by Lester B. Pearson
“The best defence of peace is not power, but the removal of the causes of war, and international agreements which will put peace on a stronger foundation, than the terror of destruction.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: United Nations General Assembly, 1955
Peace is best secured by eliminating war causes, not by military strength or terror.
In simple terms: Peace comes from removing war causes.
Key Takeaway
Focus on root causes, not force.
Themes
peace
conflict resolution
policy
diplomacy
Mood
hopeful
analytical
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- international negotiations
- conflict prevention
- policy reform
Key Concepts
Structural violence
preventive diplomacy
Questions to Reflect On
- What causes of war can be addressed today?
- How to balance power and prevention?
A Different Perspective
Power alone cannot sustain peace; deep systemic change needed.
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