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.
Interpretation
The ongoing arms race poses a significant threat to global peace and burdens society.
Frank B. Kellogg's quote emphasizes the detrimental effects of military competition on society and global stability. He argues that the focus on developing land and naval armaments not only drains resources and burdens the populace but also escalates tensions, ultimately endangering world peace.
In practice
In a speech about global security, one might cite this quote to emphasize the need for disarmament.
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.
Take away the violence and who will hear the man of peace?
No more wars, no more bloodshed. Peace unto you. Shalom, salaam, forever.
Peace between Israel and Palestine would be a giant step toward greater regional stability, and it would finally let both Israelis and Palestinians benefit from the Middle East's growing wealth.
We have learned that peace and well-being are indivisible and that our peace and well-being cannot be purchased at the price of peace or the well-being of any other country.
The ultimate goal is two states for two people: Israel as a Jewish state and the homeland for the Jewish people and the State of Palestine as the homeland for the Palestinian people - each state in joined self-determination, mutual recognition, and peace.
Beneath the hush a whisper from long ago, promising peace of mind and a burden shared. No peace which is not peace for all, no rest until all has been fulfilled.
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