Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum Meaning In English

The old latin precept si vis pacem para bellum has once again proved in post modernity to be a fallacy promoted by warmongers and arms dealers.

Si vis pacem para bellum meaning in english. Si vis pacem para bellum in english is a latin adage translated as if you want peace prepare for war. The phrase si vis pacem para bellum is adapted from a statement found in latin author publius flavius vegetius renatus s tract de re militari 4th or 5th century ad in which the actual phrasing is igitur qui desiderat pacem praeparet bellum therefore let him who desires peace get ready for war.