Quote by John F. Kennedy

We prefer world law in the age of self-determination to world war in the age of mass extermination.

We prefer world law in the age of self-determination to worl

Summary

This quote highlights the importance and preference for global cooperation and the establishment of international laws over resorting to warfare. It recognizes that in an era where the capacity for widespread destruction exists, it is essential to prioritize diplomacy, self-determination, and the operation of a legal framework on a global scale. The quote emphasizes that seeking peaceful solutions and finding common ground through a system of world law is a far better alternative than the catastrophic consequences of engaging in warfare and mass extermination.

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By John F. Kennedy

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