Arbitration Quote by Richard Cobden
“On the contrary, all the world would point to that nation as violating a treaty, by going to war with a country with whom they had engaged to enter into arbitration.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Parliamentary debate, 19th century UK
Highlights how violating a treaty by waging war undermines a nation's moral standing.
In simple terms: War after breaking a treaty damages a nation's reputation.
Respect treaties, avoid war.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- government negotiations
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is war ever justified after a treaty breach?
- What alternatives exist to war?
Complex geopolitics may force exceptions.