Competition in armament, both land and naval, is not only a terrible burden upon the people, but I believe it to be one of the greatest menaces to the peace of the world.
Frank B. KelloggRead
It is idle to say that nations can struggle to outdo each other in building armaments and never use them. History demonstrates the contrary, and we have but to go back to the last war to see the appalling effect of nations competing in great armaments.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Competing in arms leads to inevitable conflict and suffering.
This quote highlights the futility of nations striving to surpass one another in military armament without intending to use them. It reflects on historical lessons, emphasizing that such competition ultimately leads to war and devastation, as seen in past conflicts. The quote serves as a cautionary reminder of the consequences of militarization and the importance of peace over aggression.
Themes
ArmamentsWarCompetitionNationsHistoryPeace
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about disarmament during a conference on international relations.
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