Freedom Quote by Simone Weil
““The national interest cannot be defined as a common interest of the industrial, commercial, and financial companies of a country, because there is no such common interest; nor can it be defined as the life, liberty, and well-being of the citizens, because they are continually being adjured to sacrifice their well-being, their liberty, and their lives to the national interest. In the end a study of modern history leads to the conclusion that the national interest of every State consists in its capacity to make war.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The National Interest, 1942
National interest is often a justification for war rather than common welfare.
In simple terms: War drives national policy.
Key Takeaway
Question motives behind policy.
Themes
politics
war
interest
Mood
critical
thought‑provoking
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- policy analysis
- activism
- education
Key Concepts
philosophy
international relations
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you define true national interest?
- What alternatives exist to war?
A Different Perspective
Not all states pursue war.
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