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“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.” quote by Ludwig Quidde
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“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.”

Ludwig Quidde

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.

Key Takeaway

Seek lawful peace first.

Themes

peace military law

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • war zones
  • peace treaties
  • defense policy

Key Concepts

disarmament theory international relations

Questions to Reflect On

  • What legal frameworks ensure lasting peace?
  • How can societies balance security and disarmament?
A Different Perspective

Legal peace may be hard to achieve in practice.

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