Another Quote by Richard Cobden
“I came here as a practical man, to talk, not simply on the question of peace and war, but to treat another question which is of hardly less importance - the enormous and burdensome standing armaments which it is the practice of modern Governments to sustain in time of peace.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Parliamentary Debate, 1865
Discussing peace, we must also address the heavy burden of maintaining armaments in peacetime.
In simple terms: War costs persist in peace.
Key Takeaway
Question military spending.
Themes
peace
military spending
government policy
war
economics
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- budget planning
- policy reform
- public debate
- peace advocacy
Key Concepts
political theory
defense economics
Questions to Reflect On
- Should peacetime armies be reduced?
- What alternatives exist for security?
A Different Perspective
Changing entrenched defense interests is difficult.
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