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Arbitration Quote by Randal Cremer

“It may be that for a long time some nations will continue to fight each other, but the example of those nations who prefer arbitration to war, law courts to the battlefield, must sooner or later influence the belligerent powers and make war as unpopular as pugilism is now.” quote by Randal Cremer
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“It may be that for a long time some nations will continue to fight each other, but the example of those nations who prefer arbitration to war, law courts to the battlefield, must sooner or later influence the belligerent powers and make war as unpopular as pugilism is now.”

Randal Cremer

About This Quote

Source Speech: International Peace Conference, 1905

Arbitration and legal courts should replace war, making conflict resolution peaceful and unpopular.

In simple terms: Use courts, not war, to resolve disputes.

Key Takeaway

Promote arbitration over war.

Themes

peace law conflict resolution

Mood

hopeful serious

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • diplomacy
  • legal reform
  • education curricula

Key Concepts

arbitration international law war deterrence

Questions to Reflect On

  • Will nations trust courts over military action?
  • How to ensure fair arbitration?
A Different Perspective

Legal systems may lack enforcement power.

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