Deals Quote by Margaret Thatcher
“As a motive for terror, religion has more often than not required a good deal of lubrication by lucre.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: House of Commons, 1988
Religion often requires financial incentives to motivate terror, acting as a lubricant for extremist actions.
In simple terms: Religion can be fueled by money in terrorism.
Key Takeaway
Address financial drivers of extremist motives.
Themes
terrorism
religion
economics
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
political
strategic
When to use this quote
- policy making
- counter‑terrorism strategies
- public discourse
Key Concepts
politics
ethics
security
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we reduce monetary incentives for terror?
- What alternative motivations exist?
A Different Perspective
Not all religiously motivated terror is financially driven.
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