Achievement Quotes
Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.
"Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding."— Albert Einstein
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Meaning of this quote
Lasting peace requires mutual comprehension rather than coercion alone.
Key takeaway:
Invest in understanding the causes of a conflict.
Origin of the quote
Speech to the New History Society, December 14, 1930; reprinted in Cosmic Religion (1931).
Who actually said this?
VerifiedThe bibliographic reference identifies the speech and its Militant Pacifism publication. Punctuation varies between reproductions.
