Quote by Ronald Reagan, Address to the Na

History teaches that wars begin when governments believe the price of aggression is cheap. To keep the peace, we and our allies must be strong enough to convince any potential aggressor that war could bring no benefit, only disaster.http://www.reagan.utexas.edu/archives/speeches/1984/11684a.htm

History teaches that wars begin when governments believe the

Summary

This quote by Ronald Reagan emphasizes the importance of maintaining a strong military presence to prevent war. It suggests that history has shown that conflicts start when governments perceive aggression to be advantageous and of low cost. To ensure peace, Reagan argues that both the United States and its allies must possess enough strength to dissuade potential aggressors from considering war as a viable option. By making it clear that engaging in war will result in disastrous consequences rather than benefits, the goal is to deter any potential act of aggression.

By Ronald Reagan, Address to the Na

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

Even if the hopes you started out with are dashed, hope has

Even if the hopes you started out with are dashed, hope has to be maintained.

Hope

There is the truth of history, and there is the truth of wha

There is the truth of history, and there is the truth of what a person remembers. As {she} sat at the edge of {the lake}, memory blossoms floated unbounded, as though breathed, no words spoken. Like birds that fly across national borders, between countries at war at each other.

Truth

And when night, darkens the streets, then wander forth the s

And when night, darkens the streets, then wander forth the sons of Belial, flown with insolence and wine.

Alcohol/alcoholism

It basically was an art before. We're just starting to scrat

It basically was an art before. We're just starting to scratch it into a science.

Art Science

The first reason for the preponderant influence of those Eva

The first reason for the preponderant influence of those Evangelicals who define themselves as advocates of Religious Right theological and political ideologies is that they have both the financial means and technological know-how to make widespread use of modern electronic forms of communication.

Communication

Entrepreneurs always pitch their idea as 'the X of Y', so th

Entrepreneurs always pitch their idea as 'the X of Y', so this is going to be 'the Microsoft of food.' And yet disruptive innovations usually don't have that character. Most of the time, if something seems like a good idea, it probably isn't.

Food

Therefore only an utterly senseless person can fail to know

Therefore only an utterly senseless person can fail to know that our characters are the result of our conduct.

Results Character

If you train people properly, they won't be able to tell a d

If you train people properly, they won't be able to tell a drill from the real thing. If anything, the real thing will be easier.

Richard Marcinko

Business

I like whiskey. I always did, and that is why I never drink

I like whiskey. I always did, and that is why I never drink it.

General Robert E. Lee

Alcohol/alcoholism

Because love was a light that wouldn't allow darkness to rei

Because love was a light that wouldn't allow darkness to reign in his soul.

Karen Kingsbury

Love Faith Inspirational

The law, in its majestic equality, forbids the rich as well

The law, in its majestic equality, forbids the rich as well as the poor to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal bread.

Equality

Experience is merely the name men gave to their mistakes.

Experience is merely the name men gave to their mistakes.

Experience Mistakes Wisdom