Ends Quote by Woodrow Wilson
“This was not after all a conventional war, a struggle between equally predacious powers; it was a war to end all wars.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Fourteen Points, 1918
He describes WWI as a unique, total conflict meant to end all wars, not a typical power struggle.
In simple terms: A war intended to end all wars.
Recognize the unprecedented scale of global conflict.
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When to use this quote
- diplomacy
- policy making
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines a "war to end all wars"?
- Can such wars truly prevent future wars?
It may overlook underlying causes of future conflicts.