Absolutes Quote by Lord Mountbatten
“As a military man who has given half a century of active service I say in all sincerity that the nuclear arms race has no military purpose. Wars cannot be fought with nuclear weapons. Their existence only adds to our perils because of the illusions they have generated. There are powerful voices around the world who still give credence to the old Roman precept - if you desire peace, prepare for war. This is absolute nuclear nonsense.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Anti‑Nuclear Advocacy, 1985
Nuclear weapons are strategically useless in war, increase global danger, and perpetuate a false peace‑through‑strength doctrine.
In simple terms: Nuclear arms are dangerous and ineffective.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for disarmament.
Themes
war
peace
nuclear weapons
Mood
urgent
serious
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- defense planning
- public education
Key Concepts
deterrence theory
military strategy
global security
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives replace nuclear deterrence?
- How can societies shift from fear‑based security?
A Different Perspective
Disarmament faces political resistance.
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