Just war Quote by Masuji Ibuse
““I hated war. Who cared, after all, which side won? The only important thing was to end it all soon as possible: rather an unjust peace, than a “just” war! I””
About This Quote
Source Novel: "The Setting Sun" by Masuji Ibuse, 1947
He expresses deep disillusionment with war, preferring any peace over a morally justified conflict
In simple terms: War is terrible; peace, even unjust, is better
Key Takeaway
Prioritize ending conflict over seeking moral victory
Themes
war
peace
morality
disillusionment
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- political debates
- peace negotiations
- war aftermath
- public discourse
Key Concepts
ethical philosophy
political theory
human suffering
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines a just war?
- Can unjust peace be sustainable?
A Different Perspective
Peace may be unstable or unfair; injustice can persist
![“He [Lyndon Johnson] hated the war. He hated having anybody put in harm away. But he believed that what we were doing is what we had to do for our commitments with SEATO, for many reasons. And he was carrying forth a policy that he had inherited. And he tried and got us to the peace table in 1968.” quote by Lynda Bird Johnson Robb](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/13e/lynda-bird-johnson-robb-72591_commitment_he-lyndon-johnson-hated-the-war-he-hated_1474354.jpg)
