Claire Fox

You don't need to be a fan of wars or militarism to note that heroic action - whether being prepared to be jailed as a conscientious objector or putting your life on the line by joining the resistance - creates a sense of meaning when society faces a huge challenge.

British Writer

Martin Luther King III

I think a culture of nonviolence will help create the condition where poverty is unacceptable, where racism is way behind us and not something that we have to deal with on a frequent basis, and where militarism and violence are reduced almost to be nonexistent.

American Activist

Noam Chomsky

My own feeling is that one should refuse to participate in any activity that implements American aggression - thus tax refusal, draft refusal, avoidance of work that can be used by the agencies of militarism and repression, all seem to me essential.

James F. Byrnes

Freedom from militarism will give the German people the opportunity, if they will but seize it, to apply their great energies and abilities to the works of peace.

American Politician

Justin Sane

From a very young age, militarism and trying to solve the world's problems through militarism is something that has always resonated with me as being a bad idea.

American Musician

Christian Lous Lange

It is against this concept of the sovereign state, a state isolated by protectionism and militarism, that internationalism must now engage in decisive battle.

Norwegian Politician

Karl Liebknecht

Like a cyclone, imperialism spins across the globe; militarism crushes peoples and sucks their blood like a vampire.

German Politician

Sun Yat-sen

Two thousand years ago, we abandoned imperialism and militarism. We have been peace-lovers ever since.

Chinese Leader

Mona Eltahawy

Authoritarianism, religious fundamentalism and militarism are inherently patriarchal and hierarchical.

Egyptian Journalist

Pramoedya Ananta Toer

Every award for me is important because it means a slap against militarism and fascism in Indonesia.

Indonesian Author

Militarism often ties to national pride and identity, suggesting pride in military strength.

National Pride

Militarism doesn't always mean aggression; it can be about defense and deterrence.

Defense or Offense

People can advocate or reject militarism based on their political beliefs or values.

Political Stance

Militarism can imply that a nation favors force over peaceful conflict resolution.

Conflict Resolution

Militarism reflects in aggressive foreign policies and is often a subject of criticism.

Aggressive Policy

A militaristic approach may cause diplomatic tensions or isolation.

Diplomatic Tension

Militarism can influence cultural norms, celebrations, and even fashion.

Cultural Influence

Militarism suggests the military has significant power or influence over government decisions.

Government and Military

 And I'm not just talking about physical violence. I'm talking about systemic violence, I'm talking about policy violence, I'm talking about what he spoke of are the triple evils of poverty, racism and militarism. All violent. Albert Einstein said something to us.