Just Quote by Napoleon Bonaparte
“Unavailable wars are always just.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown, 1805
War is justified only when it is unavoidable; otherwise it is unjust.
In simple terms: Wars are only right when necessary.
Key Takeaway
Question the necessity of conflict.
Themes
ethics
war
justice
Mood
inquisitive
serious
Type
ethical
political
When to use this quote
- policy making
- military planning
- international relations
Key Concepts
just war theory
moral calculus
political necessity
Questions to Reflect On
- When is war truly unavoidable?
- Who decides what is “just”?
A Different Perspective
Determining necessity is often subjective and politicized.
