Settlements may be temporary, but the action of the nations in the interest of peace and justice must be permanent. We can set up permanent processes. We may not be able to set up permanent decisions.
Woodrow WilsonRead
In the age when the atom has been split, the moon encircled, diseases conquered, is disarmament so difficult a matter that it must remain a distant dream?
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote questions why, in a time of great scientific achievement, achieving disarmament seems so unattainable.
Philip Noel-Baker's quote emphasizes the contrast between the remarkable progress humanity has made in science and technology and the persistent challenge of achieving disarmament. It suggests a frustration with the fact that, despite our ability to overcome physical barriers and medical challenges, the quest for peace and disarmament remains elusive, hinting at deeper societal and political issues that hinder such progress.
Themes
DisarmamentPeaceScienceTechnologyHumanity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a peace rally to inspire discussions about disarmament.
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