In the life of nations, what in the last resort decides questions is a kind of Judgment Court of God.... Always before god and the world the stronger has the right to carry through what he wills. ** speech in Munich, 13 April 1923
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author claims national questions are decided by a divine judgment where the stronger has the right to enforce their will.
- In plain terms
- History decides nations based on strength, seen as a divine judgment.
- What can you take from it?
- Strength determines outcomes in the struggle between nations.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does strength justify power?
- How do nations resolve conflicts?
Another view
The claim that might equals right is ethically contentious.
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