Famous quote by Joseph Rotblat

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This is the reality of nuclear weapons: they may trigger a world war a war which, unlike previous ones, destroys all of
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"This is the reality of nuclear weapons: they may trigger a world war; a war which, unlike previous ones, destroys all of civilization"

- Joseph Rotblat

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This quote by Joseph Rotblat talks to the terrible power of nuclear weapons. He warns that if nuclear weapons are utilized, it could trigger a world war unlike any other. This war would be so harmful that it might possibly damage all of civilization. This is a stark tip of the damaging power of nuclear weapons and the importance of preventing their usage. Rotblat's quote works as a warning to the world that nuclear weapons must be managed with extreme care and care. It is a tip that the repercussions of utilizing nuclear weapons might be devastating and that all efforts should be made to prevent their use.

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Poland Flag This quote is written / told by Joseph Rotblat between November 4, 1908 and August 31, 2005. He/she was a famous Physicist from Poland. The author also have 30 other quotes.

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