Anxious Quote by Thomas Jefferson
“I love peace, and am anxious that we should give the world still another useful lesson, by showing to them other modes of punishing injuries than by war, which is as much a punishment to the punisher as to the sufferer.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: to John Adams, 1795
Peace should replace war, as war punishes both aggressor and victim; alternative punishments are needed.
In simple terms: War harms everyone; seek non‑violent solutions.
Advocate peaceful conflict resolution.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education
- community building
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What non‑violent alternatives can replace war?
- How can societies enforce justice without violence?
Peace may be idealistic in hostile contexts.