Dangerous Quote by Óscar Arias
“Our world is certainly dangerous, but it is made more dangerous, not less, by those who value profits over peace.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance, 1987
Profit-driven motives increase danger, outweighing peace efforts.
In simple terms: Prioritizing profit over peace makes the world riskier.
Key Takeaway
Promote peace over profit.
Themes
politics
ethics
conflict
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
political
activist
When to use this quote
- policy making
- corporate responsibility
- investment decisions
- environmental activism
Key Concepts
global economics
peacebuilding
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you influence corporate values?
- What policies can reduce profit‑driven conflict?
A Different Perspective
Profit motives can fund peace initiatives; complexity exists.
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