Armenia Quote by Theodore Roosevelt
“... the Armenian massacre was the greatest crime of the war, and the failure to act against Turkey is to condone it ... the failure to deal radically with the Turkish horror means that all talk of guaranteeing the future peace of the world is mischievous nonsense.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address on global responsibility, 1912
Argues that ignoring atrocities like the Armenian massacre undermines any claim to future peace, labeling in as morally absurd.
In simple terms: Ignoring genocide makes peace promises empty.
Stand against injustice to protect future peace.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- humanitarian aid
- education
- diplomacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies prevent denial of atrocities?
- What role should nations play in intervening?
Denial or political interests may hinder action.