International System

The term international system may refer to:

  • In politics, international relations
  • In the sciences, the International System of Units (SI)

Famous quotes containing the words international system and/or system:

    “It is the international system of currency which determines the totality of life on this planet. That is the natural order of things today. That is the atomic, and sub-atomic, and galactic
    structure of things today. And you have meddled with the primal forces of nature! And you will atone! Am I getting through to you, Mr. Beale?”
    —Paddy Chayefsky (1923–1981)

    “The individual protests against the world, but he doesn’t get beyond protest, he is just a single protester. When he wants to be more than that, he has to counter power with power, he has to oppose the system with another system.”
    —Friedrich Dürrenmatt (1921–1990)