Deception Quote by Michel Templet
““The very thought that war can ever be justified, let alone desirable or even noble, is quite honestly the greatest deception that mankind has ever forced upon himself.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Myth of Just War”, 2018
War is never truly justified; claiming it is noble is a deception.
In simple terms: War isn’t noble; it’s a lie.
Key Takeaway
Question narratives that glorify conflict.
Themes
war
morality
politics
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy debate
- military ethics
- peace activism
Key Concepts
just war theory
propaganda
Questions to Reflect On
- Is any conflict ever morally defensible?
- What alternatives exist to war?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue war can be defensive.
![“The view we took at the time and we take it now is that the war was justified legally because he [Saddam Hussein] remained in breach of UN resolutions.” quote by Tony Blair](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2c1/tony-blair-812_breach_the-view-we-took-at-the-time-and-we-take_1363904.jpg)
