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It is good that war is so horrible, or we might grow to like it
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"It is good that war is so horrible, or we might grow to like it"

- Robert E. Lee

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This quote by Robert E. Lee speaks with the scaries of war and the importance of remembering them. He is recommending that if war was not so awful, people might become desensitized to it and even concern enjoy it. This is a caution versus the glorification of war and the idea that it can be a favorable experience. War is a destructive force that should be avoided at all costs. Lee is reminding us that war should never be seen as a preferable or entertaining activity. He is highlighting the significance of acknowledging the devastating impacts of war and the need to prevent it from occurring. War ought to never be viewed as a game or something to be taken lightly. It is a severe matter that needs to be avoided whenever possible.

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Robert E. Lee This quote is written / told by Robert E. Lee between January 19, 1807 and October 12, 1870. He was a famous General from USA. The author also have 26 other quotes.

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