The methods of peace propaganda which aim at establishing peace doctrine by argument and by creating a feeling favorable to peace in general seem to fall short of reaching the springs of human action and of dealing with the causes of the conduct which they seek to modify.
This quote highlights the limitations of merely promoting peace through rational argument and emotional appeal. True peace requires addressing the underlying causes of conflict—social, economic, and psychological factors—rather than relying solely on persuasive discourse. Efforts to enhance peace must involve understanding superficial sentiments and transforming fundamental motivations driving human behavior. Without tackling these root causes, peace initiatives risk remaining superficial and ineffective, as they do not change the core drivers of disagreement and violence.
