Absence Quote by Mikhail Gorbachev
“Ideally, peace means the absence of violence. It is an ethical value.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: United Nations General Assembly, 1990
Peace is defined as the lack of violence, representing a moral principle rather than merely the absence of war.
In simple terms: Peace means no violence and is an ethical value.
Key Takeaway
Promote non‑violent solutions and ethical standards.
Themes
peace
ethics
violence
Mood
hopeful
serious
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- diplomacy
- community building
- education
- policy making
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
conflict resolution
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies embed ethics into peacebuilding?
- What non‑violent methods can resolve conflicts?
A Different Perspective
Peace without justice may be superficial; ethical depth matters.
