Quote by King Hussein I

Nothing is more useless in developing a nation's economy than a gun, and nothing blocks the road to social development more than the financial burden of war. War is the arch enemy of national progress and the modern scourge of civilized men.

Nothing is more useless in developing a nation's economy tha

Summary

This quote emphasizes the detrimental effects of war on a nation's economy and social development. It argues that allocating resources towards weapons and warfare instead of investments in economic development limits progress. The quote suggests that the financial burden and destruction caused by war obstruct social advancement, presenting war as the antithesis of national growth. It calls for prioritizing peaceful efforts and deems war as a hindrance to modern civilization.

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By King Hussein I

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