This is the reality of nuclear weapons: they may trigger a world war; a war which, unlike previous ones, destroys all of civilization.
Joseph RotblatRead
The quest for a war-free world has a basic purpose: survival. But if in the process we learn how to achieve it by love rather than by fear, by kindness rather than by compulsion; if in the process we learn to combine the essential with the enjoyable, the expedient with the benevolent, the practical with the beautiful, this will be an extra incentive to embark on this great task.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote advocates for achieving a harmonious world through love and kindness instead of fear and force.
Joseph Rotblat emphasizes that the ultimate goal of striving for a world without war is survival. However, he suggests that if we can embody the values of love and kindness in our pursuit, blending necessity with pleasure and practicality with beauty, we will find greater motivation to commit to this noble endeavor.
Themes
PeaceLoveKindnessSurvivalWar-FreeWorld
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech at a peace rally to inspire attendees to choose love over conflict.
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