Extremes Quote by Tony Blair
“It's not that tens of millions of people all want to be violent. But they share the worldview that then, at its extreme, gives rise to the violence. And in my view, this is why this is such a global problem.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN General Assembly, 2005
Violent extremism stems from a shared worldview, not just individual desire for violence.
In simple terms: Violence arises from collective beliefs, not just personal intent.
Key Takeaway
Address underlying ideologies.
Themes
politics
violence
global issues
Mood
concerned
serious
Type
analytical
political
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education
- community outreach
- media analysis
Key Concepts
extremism
worldview
collective belief
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies shift harmful worldviews?
- What role does education play in preventing extremism?
A Different Perspective
Individual motives matter too; not all share the same worldview.
