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“All our rulers have said that war is unthinkable, and then we think about it almost all the time. We've got to make it unthinkable.” quote by Norman Thomas
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“All our rulers have said that war is unthinkable, and then we think about it almost all the time. We've got to make it unthinkable.”

Norman Thomas

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War is often dismissed as unimaginable, yet it dominates our thoughts; we must work to make it truly unimaginable.

In simple terms: War is constantly on our minds despite being called unthinkable.

Key Takeaway

Act to prevent war.

Themes

peace war politics psychology

Mood

concerned determined

Type

philosophical political

When to use this quote

  • policy debates
  • media coverage
  • education curricula
  • public protests

Key Concepts

human nature cognitive dissonance deterrence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies truly make war unthinkable?
  • What actions support this mindset?
A Different Perspective

Changing perception alone may not stop conflict.

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