Accustomed Quote by Moshe Sharett
“Curious people who have become accustomed to think that one cannot sustain the moral of the army without giving it the freedom to shed blood from time to time.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Military Ethics Lecture, 1950
He questions the moral cost of war, implying bloodshed is seen as necessary for army morale.
In simple terms: War needs bloodshed to keep morale, he says.
Key Takeaway
Reevaluate moral foundations of military actions.
Themes
ethics
military
morality
violence
Mood
reflective
philosophical
Type
ethical
strategic
When to use this quote
- military training
- policy debate
- peace studies
Key Concepts
just war theory
psychology of soldiers
civil-military relations
Questions to Reflect On
- Is violence essential for cohesion?
- What alternatives exist for morale building?
A Different Perspective
Bloodshed may not truly sustain morale.
