Warned by the disaster of the last great war, the statesmen of all nations have been taking measures to prevent the return of another such calamity. Frank B. Kellogg More Quotes by Frank B. Kellogg More Quotes From Frank B. Kellogg It is not to be expected that human nature will change in a day. Frank B. Kellogg human-nature expected humans Competition in armament, both land and naval, is not only a terrible burden upon the people, but I believe it to be one of the greatest menaces to the peace of the world. Frank B. Kellogg land believe people Certain it is that a great responsibility rests upon the statesmen of all nations, not only to fulfill the promises for reduction in armaments, but to maintain the confidence of the people of the world in the hope of an enduring peace. Frank B. Kellogg responsibility people promise Adequate defense has been the catchword of every militarist for centuries. Frank B. Kellogg adequate century defense It is true not all has been accomplished that the earnest advocates would desire, but a start has been made. Frank B. Kellogg accomplished made desire There are but few naval powers, but there are many land powers. Frank B. Kellogg naval navy land It is by such means as the prize offered by your Committee that the attention of the world will be focused and that men and women will be inspired to greater efforts in the interest of peace. Frank B. Kellogg effort men mean There will always be disputes between nations which, at times, will inflame the public and threaten conflicts, but the main thing is to educate the people of the world to be ever mindful that there are better means of settling such disputes than by war. Frank B. Kellogg war mean people I know of no greater work for humanity than in the cause of peace, which can only be achieved by the earnest efforts of nations and peoples. Frank B. Kellogg effort causes humanity I share the opinion of those of broader vision, who see in the signs of the time hope of humanity for peace. Frank B. Kellogg vision opinion humanity There is no short and easy road, no magic cure for those ills which have afflicted mankind from the dawn of history. Frank B. Kellogg magic dawn easy I know that military alliances and armament have been the reliance for peace for centuries, but they do not produce peace; and when war comes, as it inevitably does under such conditions, these armaments and alliances but intensify and broaden the conflict. Frank B. Kellogg alliances military war It is idle to say that nations can struggle to outdo each other in building armaments and never use them. History demonstrates the contrary, and we have but to go back to the last war to see the appalling effect of nations competing in great armaments. Frank B. Kellogg use struggle war If we will maintain our hope and confidence in the genius of our people, they will work out this problem, and their ability and industry will bring us back to normal conditions. Frank B. Kellogg work-out genius people I have often heard it said that the United States is isolated and is not interested in European affairs. I assure you that this is not the case. Frank B. Kellogg affair united-states country I further value this gift as it gave me an opportunity to accept this distinguished honor in a country so devoted to this cause and whose history marks a wonderful chapter in world development. Frank B. Kellogg honor opportunity country I believe that in the end the abolition of war, the maintenance of world peace, the adjustment of international questions by pacific means will come through the force of public opinion, which controls nations and peoples. Frank B. Kellogg war mean believe Each one of these treaties is a step for the maintenance of peace, an additional guarantee against war. It is through such machinery that the disputes between nations will be settled and war prevented. Frank B. Kellogg maintenance guarantees war France and Italy have not yet signed this treaty or agreed to naval limitation as between those nations, but I have confidence that in time they will do so. Frank B. Kellogg naval navy france I know of no more important subject to the peace of Europe and the world than the reasonable reduction of armaments, especially in Europe, and of naval armaments throughout the world. Frank B. Kellogg navy important europe
