Been Quote by Mohamed ElBaradei
“Whether one believes in evolution, intelligent design, or Divine Creation, one thing is certain. Since the beginning of history, human beings have been at war with each other, under the pretext of religion, ideology, ethnicity and other reasons. And no civilization has ever willingly given up its most powerful weapons.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN General Assembly, 2005
Human conflict persists regardless of belief systems, driven by identity and power, not ideology alone.
In simple terms: War is constant, driven by identity and power.
Key Takeaway
Recognize shared humanity beyond labels.
Themes
conflict
identity
power
religion
ideology
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
analytical
political
When to use this quote
- political negotiations
- interfaith dialogue
- education reform
- peacebuilding initiatives
Key Concepts
human nature
social cohesion
resource competition
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies reduce identity-based tensions?
- What policies can limit weapon proliferation?
A Different Perspective
Even without ideology, competition for resources fuels conflict.
