Mankind's tragic folly — English

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Mankind's tragic folly

War is mankind's most tragic and stupid folly; to seek or advise its deliberate provocation is a black crime against all men."

  • Source : Graduation Exercises at the U.S. Military Academy
  • Publication date : June 3, 1947
  • Topics : War , Unacceptable violence
EISENHOWER Dwight D. EISENHOWER Dwight D.

llustrious American general, renowned in particular for organizing the landing of American forces in support of the Allies during World War 2, while becoming fiercely opposed to all wars.