Army Quote by Ursula K. Le Guin
“One voice speaking truth is a greater force than fleets and armies...”
About This Quote
Source Short Story: The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas, 1973
A single truthful voice can outweigh the might of armies, emphasizing moral power over physical force.
In simple terms: Truthful speech can be more powerful than armies.
Key Takeaway
Speak truth to influence change.
Themes
truth
power
voice
morality
Mood
inspirational
defiant
Type
ethical
motivational
When to use this quote
- activism
- leadership
- public speaking
Key Concepts
ethics
communication
social influence
Questions to Reflect On
- What truth are you hesitant to voice?
- How can one voice affect large groups?
A Different Perspective
Truth may be ignored by those in power.
![“There is an appearance of humility in the protestation that the truth is much greater than any one of us can grasp, but if this is used to invalidate all claims to discern the truth it is in fact an arrogant claim to a kind of knowledge which is superior to [all others]...We have to ask: 'What is…” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/248/anonymous-1_able_there-is-an-appearance-of-humility-in-th_325046.jpg)
![“I can't imagine that I would be asked that by the president-elect [Donald Trump], or then-president [Barack Obama]. But it's - I'm very clear. I voted for the change that put the Army Field Manual in place as a member of Congress. I understand that law very, very quickly and am also deeply aware…” quote by James Mattis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/761/james-mattis-9515_army_i-can-t-imagine-that-i-would-be-asked-th_3990.jpg)
