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He who is the author of a war lets loose the whole contagion of hell and opens a vein that bleeds a nation to death
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"He who is the author of a war lets loose the whole contagion of hell and opens a vein that bleeds a nation to death"

- Thomas Paine

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This quote by Thomas Paine is a powerful stricture of war as well as its effects. It suggests that the individual in charge of beginning a war is in charge of letting loose a pester of devastation and also suffering. The expression "the whole contagion of hell" implies that battle brings with it a host of evils, such as death, destruction, as well as suffering. The expression "opens up a vein that hemorrhages a nation to fatality" recommends that war can cause a nation to suffer greatly, with its people passing away in lots. This quote functions as a pointer of the disastrous results of battle and also the significance of avoiding it whenever feasible. It is a plain suggestion of the human cost of war and the demand for leaders to think carefully prior to engaging in it.

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Thomas Paine This quote is written / told by Thomas Paine between January 29, 1737 and June 8, 1809. He was a famous Writer from England. The author also have 55 other quotes.

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