The goal of liberalism is the peaceful cooperation of all men. It aims at peace among nations too. When there is private ownership of the means of production everywhere and when laws, the tribunals and the administration treat foreigners and citizens on equal terms, it is of little importance where a country's frontiers are drawn. ... War no longer pays; there is no motive for aggression. ... All nations can coexist peacefully...
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Liberalism seeks peaceful global cooperation through private ownership and equal legal treatment.
- In plain terms
- Peace comes from private property and treating everyone equally under law.
- What can you take from it?
- Private property and equality reduce conflict and promote peace.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does ownership guarantee peace?
- What drives war otherwise?
Another view
Equality under law does not guarantee absence of all aggression.
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