Astonishment Quote by Ronald Reagan
“We are at war with the most dangerous enemy that has ever faced mankind in his long climb from the swamp to the stars, and it has been said if we lose that war, and in so doing lose this way of freedom of ours, history will record with the greatest astonishment that those who had the most to lose did the least to prevent its happening.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks at the National Space Council, 1985
Humanity must protect its freedom from a threat that could end civilization if we fail to act.
In simple terms: Protect freedom from a deadly threat.
Key Takeaway
Act now to safeguard liberty.
Themes
freedom
existential risk
technology
Mood
serious
urgent
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- space exploration
- policy making
- public awareness
- defense planning
Key Concepts
politics
future studies
risk management
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions can we take to mitigate this risk?
- How do we balance fear with rational policy?
A Different Perspective
The threat may be overstated or misunderstood.
![“There [in Allied] was depicting London in the war, as well, and doing that in a way where you see something that you don't normally see, which is how hedonistic it was. In reality, that's what was going on. But, all of it worked.” quote by Steven Knight](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/540/steven-knight-2205_hedonistic_there-in-allied-was-depicting-london-in_2506111.jpg)
