Arguing Quote by Ludwig Quidde
“So long as peace is not attained by law (so argue the advocates of armaments) the military protection of a country must not be undermined, and until such is the case disarmament is impossible.”
About This Quote
The quote argues that without legal peace, military strength cannot be compromised, making disarmament unattainable.
In simple terms: Peace must be legal for disarmament to work.
Seek lawful peace first.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- war zones
- peace treaties
- defense policy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What legal frameworks ensure lasting peace?
- How can societies balance security and disarmament?
Legal peace may be hard to achieve in practice.