“Peace is not merely the absence of war but the presence of justice, of law, of order —in short, of government.”
Share this quote
Probable attribution
A source trail connects this quotation to Albert Einstein and On Peace, but the exact English wording has not been confirmed in a primary text. The attribution is therefore probable rather than definitive.
Likely origin: On Peace
About this quote
This page records the wording "Peace is not merely the absence of war but the…," which centers on peace, merely, absence. A concrete trail points toward Einstein, but the exact English form remains unconfirmed; the page therefore labels it as attributed to him while preserving its justice and leadership context.
When to use it
- Use "Peace is not merely the absence of war but the…" in a justice discussion, then ask which concrete claim the wording makes.
- Compare its treatment of peace with merely in a lesson, essay, or editorial note before drawing a conclusion.
- Before sharing it as Einstein's exact words, display the attribution caveat and follow the evidence link recorded on the page.