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First and foremost arms are tools in the service of rival nations, pointing at the possibility of a future war
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"First and foremost arms are tools in the service of rival nations, pointing at the possibility of a future war"

- Alva Myrdal

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In this quote, Alva Myrdal is highlighting the hazardous nature of arms and their function in global relations. She highlights that arms are not simply objects, however rather tools used by countries to assert their power and dominance over others. By referring to them as "tools in the service of rival countries," Myrdal suggests that the belongings and usage of arms is often driven by competitors and conflict between nations. In addition, she alerts of the prospective consequences of this rivalry, specifying that arms are "pointing at the possibility of a future war." This quote serves as a suggestion of the harmful abilities of arms and the requirement for peaceful resolution in worldwide disputes.

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Alva Myrdal This quote is written / told by Alva Myrdal between January 31, 1902 and February 1, 1986. She was a famous Diplomat from Sweden. The author also have 24 other quotes.

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