Quote by John Fitzgerald Kennedy

People have not been horrified by war to a sufficient extent... War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige as the warrior does today.


People have not been horrified by war to a sufficient extent

Summary

This quote suggests that people have not fully grasped the horror of war. It implies that as long as society continues to glorify and honor warriors while disregarding the individuals who object to violence, war will persist. The quote calls for a shift in societal values, advocating for conscientious objectors to be held in high esteem in order to bring an end to warfare. It emphasizes the need for a collective understanding and condemnation of the devastating effects of war to create a peaceful future.

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Military
By John Fitzgerald Kennedy
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