Appeals Quote by Robert Hass
“Someone will always want to mobilize Death on a massive scale for economic Domination or revenge. And the task, taken As a task, appeals to the imagination. The military is an engineering profession.”
About This Quote
The quote warns that powerful forces may exploit death for profit or vengeance, and that militaries, as engineers, are drawn to such grand, destructive projects.
In simple terms: Powerful groups may use death for profit or revenge, and militaries are attracted to large‑scale destructive tasks.
Key Takeaway
Beware of using force for profit or vengeance.
Themes
power
ethics
military
economics
violence
Mood
cautious
critical
Type
warning
analytical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- defense planning
- corporate strategy
- humanitarian work
Key Concepts
engineering
strategic thinking
moral hazard
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies limit the militarization of profit?
- What safeguards prevent engineering expertise from enabling mass death?
A Different Perspective
It may overstate the inevitability of such motives without evidence.
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