Cost Quote by William Borah
“Peace purchased at the cost of any part of our national integrity is fit only for slaves, and even when purchased for such a price it is a delusion, for it cannot last.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: U.S. Senate, 1915
Peace bought at the expense of national integrity is a false, unsustainable illusion.
In simple terms: Peace that costs integrity is a lie.
Key Takeaway
Guard integrity over peace.
Themes
politics
integrity
peace
slavery
illusion
Mood
cautious
critical
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- international negotiations
- public discourse
Key Concepts
national sovereignty
ethical compromise
political rhetoric
Questions to Reflect On
- Is peace worth losing core values?
- How can a nation maintain integrity while seeking peace?
A Different Perspective
Peace may be desirable but cannot be built on betrayal.
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