Of course, everybody says they're for peace. Hitler was for peace. Everybody is for peace. The question is: what kind of peace?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Everyone claims to support peace, even figures like Hitler; the real question is what kind of peace they want.
- In plain terms
- People say they want peace, but the type of peace matters more.
- What can you take from it?
- Scrutinize the specific vision of peace behind general support.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What kind of peace is offered?
- Is peace always the goal?
Another view
Sometimes people genuinely want peace, not just cover.
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