Order Quote by Saint Augustine
“Peace is not sought in order to provoke war, but war is waged in order to attain peace.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: "City of God", Book 19, 426 AD
Peace is used as a justification for war, but war itself is a means to achieve peace, exposing a paradox.
In simple terms: War claims to bring peace, yet creates conflict.
Key Takeaway
Question the motives behind wars.
Themes
politics
ethics
paradox
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- military interventions
- diplomacy
- activism
Key Concepts
just war theory
peace studies
Questions to Reflect On
- Is war ever justified for peace?
- How do we discern true peace?
A Different Perspective
Peace can be a pretext for aggression.
