Quote by H. G. Wells

A time will come when a politician who has willfully made war and promoted international dissension will be as sure of the dock and much surer of the noose than a private homicide. It is not reasonable that those who gamble with men's lives should not stake their own.

A time will come when a politician who has willfully made wa

Summary

This quote suggests that there will be a point in the future where politicians who willingly engage in war or create division among nations will face severe consequences for their actions. It argues that it is unjust for those who make life and death decisions to be exempt from personal risk. In essence, the quote advocates for politicians to be held accountable for the potentially harmful outcomes of their actions, just like an individual who commits murder would be.

By H. G. Wells

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