There are always interests that are furthered by war. Therefore, those who have power and influence can also stop them... we should not accept any excuses from those in power. (Martti Ahtisaari)

There are always interests that are furthered by war. Therefore, those who have power and influence can also stop them... we should not accept any excuses from those in power.

Martti Ahtisaari

Related topics

power should stop war

Related quotes

The only knowledge that can truly orient action is knowledge that frees itself from mere human interests and is based in Ideas-in other words knowledge that has taken a theoretical attitude. View quote
Jürgen Habermas
We must recognize that as the dominant power in the world we have a special responsibility. In addition to protecting our national interests, we must take the leadership in protecting the common interests of humanity. View quote
George Soros
Properly, we should read for power. Man reading should be man intensely alive. The book should be a ball of light in one's hand. View quote
Ezra Pound
During the time men live without a common power to keep them all in awe, they are in that conditions called war; and such a war, as if of every man, against every man. View quote
Thomas Hobbes
You only have power over people so long as you don't take everything away from them. But when you've robbed a man of everything, he's no longer in your power - he's free again. View quote
Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn