Quote by Hans A. Bethe

If we fight a war and win it with H-bombs, what history will remember is not the ideals we were fighting for but the methods we used to accomplish them. These methods will be compared to the warfare of Genghis Khan who ruthlessly killed every last inhabitant of Persia.

If we fight a war and win it with H-bombs, what history will

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of considering the means by which we achieve our goals. It suggests that regardless of the ideals we are fighting for, if we resort to destructive and merciless methods such as using H-bombs, history will primarily remember the brutality of our actions. The comparison to Genghis Khan's warfare emphasizes the notion that using extreme measures to achieve victory can overshadow the justness of our cause. It serves as a reminder to reflect on the moral implications of our choices and the potential long-lasting impression they leave on history.

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