I agree with the many who consider freezing all sorts of weapons systems a first step in a realistic disarmament policy. Alva Myrdal agreedisarmamentfreeze Change image and share on social
The inventions and the great discoveries have opened up whole continents to reciprocal communication and interchange, provided we are willing. Alva Myrdal communicationcontinentdiscovery Change image and share on social
If only the authorities could be made to realize that the forces leading them on in the armament race are just insane. Alva Myrdal armamentauthorityforce Change image and share on social
The world generally speaking is now drifting on a more and more devastating course towards the absurd target of extermination - or rather, to be more exact - of the northern hemisphere's towns, fields, and the people who have developed our civilization. Alva Myrdal absurdcivilizationdevastate share on social
I have always regarded global development as a struggle between the forces of good and evil. Not to be simplified as a struggle between Jesus and Satan, since I do not consider that the process is restricted to our own sphere of culture. Alva Myrdal culturedevelopmentevil share on social
War and preparations for war have acquired a kind of legitimacy. Alva Myrdal acquirekindlegitimacy Change image and share on social
I personally believe that those who are leaders with political power over the world will be forced some day, sooner or later, to give way to common sense and the will of the people. Alva Myrdal commondayforce Change image and share on social
The misconception that a victory can be worth its price, has in the nuclear age become a total illusion. Alva Myrdal ageillusionmisconception Change image and share on social
The economic and political roots of the conflicts are too strong for us to pretend to create a lasting state of harmonious understanding between men. Alva Myrdal conflictcreateeconomic Change image and share on social
It is frightening that in recent years such an increase has occurred in acts of terrorism, which have even reached peaceful countries such as ours. And as a 'remedy', more and more security forces are established to protect the lives of individual men and women. Alva Myrdal actcountryestablish share on social