Quote by Omar Nelson Bradley

Ours is a world of nuclear giants and ethical infants. We know more about war than we know about peace, more about killing than we know about living. We have grasped the mystery of the atom and rejected the Sermon on the Mount.

Ours is a world of nuclear giants and ethical infants. We kn

Summary

This quote criticizes the current state of humanity, suggesting that we have advanced in terms of nuclear power and warfare, but have failed to make equal progress in ethical and moral development. It highlights the irony that we possess great knowledge about destructive capabilities, like nuclear weapons, but lack understanding and wisdom when it comes to peaceful coexistence. By mentioning the "mystery of the atom" and the rejection of the "Sermon on the Mount," the quote emphasizes the disparity between scientific progress and our neglect of spiritual and ethical teachings.

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War Technology Humanity Science Peace Ethics Humanism Nuclear Weapons Imperialism

By Omar Nelson Bradley

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