Accidents Quote by Ronald Reagan
“I can't believe that this world can go on beyond our generation and on down to succeeding generations with this kind of weapon on both sides poised at each other without someday some fool or some maniac or some accident triggering the kind of war that is the end of the line for all of us. And I just think of what a sigh of relief would go up from everyone on this earth if someday-and this is what I have-my hope, way in the back of my head-is that if we start down the road to reduction, maybe one day in doing that, somebody will say, 'Why not all the way? Let's get rid of all these things'.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Anti‑Nuclear Advocacy, 1985
It warns that mutual nuclear armaments risk catastrophic war, urging disarmament to prevent mutual destruction.
In simple terms: Nuclear weapons threaten humanity; disarmament is essential.
Key Takeaway
Promote reductions to avoid global catastrophe.
Themes
peace
security
disarmament
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- international negotiations
- policy advocacy
- public education
Key Concepts
political science
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies can realistically reduce nuclear stockpiles?
- How can public opinion shift toward total disarmament?
A Different Perspective
The political realities of security concerns may hinder full disarmament.
