Quote by Arthur Keith

Under no stretch of imagination can war be regarded as an ethical process yet war, force, terror, and propaganda were the evolutionary means employed to weld the German people into a tribal whole.

Under no stretch of imagination can war be regarded as an et

Summary

This quote suggests that while war itself is not considered ethically acceptable, it was nevertheless used as a means to unite the German people in the past. The use of force, terror, and propaganda were the methods employed to create a sense of unity among the population and form a cohesive community. However, it is emphasized that these means are not morally justifiable. The quote implies a critical stance on the employment of such unethical tactics to achieve social cohesion through war.

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By Arthur Keith

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