Let us ever remember that our interest is in concord, not in conflict; and that our real eminence rests in the victories of peace, not those of war.
William MckinleyRead
War should never be entered upon until every agency of peace has failed.
Interpretation
What this quote means
War is a last resort that should only be considered after all peaceful options have been exhausted.
The quote by William McKinley emphasizes the importance of peace and diplomacy in resolving conflicts. It suggests that before resorting to war, which brings destruction and suffering, all possible peaceful avenues should be explored and attempted. This perspective aligns with the belief that maintaining peace is preferable and that war should only be viewed as a necessary evil when all other options have proven ineffective.
Themes
WarPeaceDiplomacyConflictUnderstanding
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about conflict resolution, one might say, 'As expressed by William McKinley, war should never be entered upon until every agency of peace has failed.'
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