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The use of the atomic bomb, with its indiscriminate killing of women and children, revolts my soul
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"The use of the atomic bomb, with its indiscriminate killing of women and children, revolts my soul"

- Herbert Hoover

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This quote by Herbert Hoover talks to the moral ramifications of using the atomic bomb during World War II. Hoover is revealing his revulsion at the indiscriminate killing of innocent females and kids, which he believes is ethically incorrect. He is suggesting that the use of such an effective weapon, which has the prospective to trigger a lot destruction and death, should not be ignored. He is also suggesting that the use of the atomic bomb should be a last hope, which other approaches of dispute resolution must be checked out initially. Hoover's quote acts as a tip of the devastating consequences of war, and the value of considering the moral ramifications of any action taken. It is a suggestion that war need to be a last resort, which the lives of innocent civilians should be taken into account when making choices about making use of force.

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Herbert Hoover This quote is written / told by Herbert Hoover between August 10, 1874 and October 20, 1964. He was a famous President from USA. The author also have 34 other quotes.

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